Friday December 16th 1932

Bromley, our first hand, has been sacked, and Mactavish has got his job. Ships that pass....

Woollerton is on bacon. Quick changes. Mr Lanning concentrates on bacon. The gammons, sides and collars are gradually spreading throughout the shop.

(Most of the diary at this time concerns the shop. This is because this filled the whole of life. Hardly any time for leisure and the pursuit of happiness.)