Tuesday 8th August 1939

Lots of clammy sweat, terrifying rain showers and traffic. Visit to the Office, where everyone seemed pleased to see me. Mr Reddall, instead of his one-time attitude of sarcasm and argumentiveness is now cordial and complimentary. Can’t be a matter of turnover – that, owing to the slump, is little better than last years – so it must be my increased efficiency and preciseness in reports that please him.