page 87 — January 1941

the existence of a God is unnecessary (e.g. as a Creator). This could be worded much better. [Later addition:] On looking back on this I think it’s a lousy thought. zrl zpy

Sunday 26^th

… At 10.30 Cruickshank, G and I went to the Gannel bird-watching. We saw snow-bunting?, a black-headed gull (not black-headed) scrabbling in the mud with his feet and catching the small fish it stirred up, a grey wagtail, and my first goldcrest. Quite fun. Also a bren gun carrier in the Gannel. (Running around). … zwl zwp zfr

Martin Wood and Cruikshank and I all joined the marionette business. Ought to be quite fun. Toad of Toad Hall. … zfr zth

Monday 27^th

… I was playing in the Woodlands first game, and made a pretty good fool of myself. … zsp

… Don’t seem to be on very good terms with Martin Wood, I don’t know if its because I’m an Atheist or what.   ? zfr zrl

Tuesday 28^th

… Only two preps, Martin Wood and Cruickshank both had baths. We talked about Space and then about the feeling and experiences when you die and about what happens afterwards. zfr zpy zrl zem zsy

Friday 31^st

… In the 12-1 [an hour of variable activities at mid-day] Martin Wood, Cruickshank and I went and saw Brooke [Peter Brook] about our zth zfr