Beatrice's Diary Entry

Dear Diary,
   Benedick is such an pugnacious pest! I am constantly insulting him, and he is constantly insulting me. It is a battle of the wits! Earlier today, I was talking to my favorite uncle, Leonato, about this Benedick character. I mentioned to him that "four of his five wits went halting off," in a recent argument with Benedick, meaning that Benedick has little to no common sense. At first, I thought, "He must fancy me because he is teasing me." I shrugged it off as if it was nothing. However, we continued to bicker with each other, and I reasoned that he must really enjoy picking fights with people. No matter! I actually enjoy bickering with him because I am able to prove my point. Additionally, Benedick told me that he is "loved of all ladies" with only one exception, which is me. I find that quite ridiculous, for he has no heart at all and should not be loved by others.
   On a brighter note, I overheard Claudio talking with Don Pedro about his crush on Hero, my cousin, after I left the room. I love Hero as if she was my own sister, and I do not want anything to happen to her! Claudio does seem like a kind man, though, so I think that he would be a good match for my cousin. I truly hope that he will make his love known to her soon! She really needs a new chapter added to her life.