arrive today, so at 4 o’clock we went and saw ‘Mission to Moscow’—the film of Davies’ book [read the previous year]. Very good—criticisms are: too much emphasis on social life similarities with America—which is probably anyhow good propaganda. We returned and then had a nice supper at the Chinese Rest[aurant]. … Tomorrow, school—I can now face this awful inevitability with greater calmness and less emotionalism. I hope Mother and Father get settled soon. zfl zfm zru zfd zem zsy
to Newquay
Tuesday 21st
… A coldish wait at Reading, then into the school train in a carriage ½ us, ½ Benenden. There I soon fell talking with old acquaintance Elizabeth Chitty—nicer now than before, older mentally and better looking—hair permed and fuller. She’s taking up acting next term. … Spent the last part of the journey in pleasant conversation with a carriage full of them, including E. I asked F if she knew an Elizabeth at St. Pauls—she did, and the name was Zeaman, but how spelt I don’t know. … ztv zso
Wednesday 22nd
… Mr. Hales thinks I’ll have to go for my music lessons to Benenden, on Thursday—I’m willing! With two years I think I may become reasonable. Hales wants to teach me about the orchestra too. We’re doing this term the 1st movement of the unfinished—the 1st flute is apparently terribly high. zmu
I did not feel too homesick today. I’m getting so used to parting that the adjustment comes easier—and I’m happier about the health and comforts of my very dear parents. … zem zsy zfl
Thursday 23rd
Into gear—bit of a grate at first with treble physics; re: that and chemi, I’m bloody minded, dejected, miserable, and utterly hopeless. Hell. zem
A 1st game run in the afternoon which I stood very badly getting an acute stitch—but we were not forced. … zsp
