Wednesday 12th July 1939

Having received a courteous reply from Reynolds re the windscreen wiper I went to Dagenham this afternoon (Lois with me), making calls en route. They removed the motor again, - whilst we lounged in a comfortable waiting room – and will notify me further.

Impromptu party at Oakdene tonight, when Pa Shervill and Mick called in. As we sat there, Lois, doubtless for some good reason, suddenly ejaculated, “Blast!” I thought it sounded very neat and was frightfully amused. Mick looked startled however and Pa, horrified, remonstrated gently. Lois was unabashed!