Saturday 24th November 1934

Back on the Super Grinder. Admiralty Contract nearly done. It has been a cold and hungry week – typical of Magna Charta in fact. Have spent much of my meagre savings on snacks and hot drinks at coffee stalls.

Nearly missed the 9.57 (first stop Staines) at Waterloo last Thursday. Jones and I met on the platform as the train pulled away; and just managed to scramble into the guards van.

Whilst waiting for bath water to get hot, I fell asleep in my easy chair by the fire. Delicious! Quite a cheery fire tonight. Cosy.