Saturday 25th
… interesting Classics with Maxi on balanced outlook on life. I think that extinction of me and universe is inevitable, life has as much meaning as we care to give it—Bertrand Russell’s view. … zpy
The game (1st 1st one) wasn’t at all bad for the 1st 1st one. Pretty stiff all day. Back for bath, music, and to read my prize book which has come, with 5/- extra required—called ‘Leninism’ by Stalin. Good. … zsp zbp
Monday 27th
… Long good letter from Roger [now studying Medicine at Glasgow]—with description of a slaughter house visit very reminiscent of ‘The Jungle’—the floor drains to the bowl for black pudding. zfr zmw zgk
Thursday 30th
… At 4.45 I mounted my bike, and off with flute and music, for my period with Miss Stewart at The Hotel Bristol, home of Benenden. Miss Stewart met me at the door and escorted me to room 167 … funny woman, but I think rather nice. She rushed off at 5.45, leaving me with two other flute playing damsels, one of whom showed me to the door. … zcy zmu ztc
October
Tuesday 5th
… Went by request to see Hales after tea—he’d received a letter from flautist Miss Stewart saying (a) that I had ability (even talent!) (b) I would be held up by fingering (c) [she] would let me have Bohm fingering flute for £12, and would allow me £5 on mine. … zmu
Wednesday 6th
Normal day—I have no free time for boredom or misery nowadays, and am almost (whisper it not in Gath) enjoying school life—anyhow the out of school side. … zsa zem zsy
Orchestra practice—great fun, I did better. … zmu
Thursday 7th
There appears to be a lull in Russia—after what a storm! … zru
