Friday 25th October 1935

Just before leaving with the West-East lorry, I saw Mr Val. “Don’t go out tomorrow, Dawson” he said impressively. (Why not, I wondered hopefully?) Back at the Works, 6.30, with two tons of white lead and Brunswick green on board.

In the “Staines and Egham News” was an advert re. digs at Chertsey. Cycled across, after tea. Lewis Cottage, Chertsey Bridge, was a tea house. Ramshackle, untidy building. OK until I move to Staines, anyhow.

Took my essential kit across this same night. Just one suitcase.