Friday 29th July 1938

Collected two cheques, took two small orders. A day of preparation and clearing-up, too. Did some rapid shopping. Bought a new shirt, gym shoes, soap, brushes, “Bluebell” and dusters in the space of ten minutes at lunchtime. Had a haircut, dashed off one or two letters and bought a new toothbrush in the evening.
Then – just time for second house at the “Astoria!”