decided to all write letters, which we finished just before prep. … We suggested seeing their headmistress to explain, or failing that, writing to her and asking if she minds. Rather amusing developments, but I hope not too distressing for them. zso zse zmb zsd
Wednesday 8th
… News—Russia, poor, back on Don River, Germans claim [it is actually] beyond. Egypt waiting for next phase, odds equal. zru zwf zlb
W and I realised with trepidation what it would be like if we really had to see the Benenden headmistress. However, they are quite kind girls and would not let us in for it I don’t think. … zso zse zmb zsd
I decided last holidays that I’d be a doctor, but sometimes I wonder if I’ve the ability for politics, as I’m interested in world affairs fairly intensely. I don’t know then if a doctor’s training would be the best. I must discuss it with Mommy and Daddy. zca zmw zpn
Friday 10th
[School cert.] 10.26 French oral. He was impressed by my accent at reading, so that’s presumably OK. 11.15-1.45 Chemi. Titration was very easy, but I got answer wrong through not READING THE QUESTION. I thought it was Na2CO4, it was NaHCO3—I did not see the bi. … zex
The awaited reply came [from Benenden] … of sympathy, they’ve not been forbidden to see us permanently, but either us or them will ask permission … zso zse zmb zsd
Saturday 11th
… I had a very interesting discussion [with W, MF Wood and RJC], re: matters of religion, politics and sex repression. … My views on religion are changing, I am really a Christian, am open-minded but sceptical about future lives (though so much depends on all the definitions of these things). However, I see no connections with the churches nor does W. He is a good and deep thinker, and I like him. zrl zpn zse zfr
