\"Do you really keep a diary?\" a besotted Algernon asks of Cecily inThe Importance of Being Earnest? \"I'd give anything to look at it. May I?\"\"Oh no，\" replies Cecily with princessy disdain2. \"You see， it is simply avery young girl's record of her own thoughts and impressions， andconsequently meant for publication. When it appears in volume form， Ihope you will order a copy.\"