Friday 23rd December 1938

Made my last (and quite fruitless) call at 3 o’clock. Now (evening) I’m doing my packing and this book is the next thing to go in my suitcase!

The Chelmsford water supply failed this afternoon. Can’t have a wash, although we’ll get some rainwater – a limited supply – tomorrow. We eventually decided to spend Christmas at Kinnersley Court – a farm guest house in Worcestershire. Everything is arranged – there. Now for a glorious, haphazard holiday with Angel!

“In the winter-wonderland”