I don’t understand my people the least. Don’t know how Mother is or what exactly is the matter with her. They tell me nothing. It really is maddening. It sems either nothing serious is the matter with her or something too bad for effective help. Seem my three months holiday abroad is definitely off.…

Should have gone to see Eve Gratner (??) but phoned her off on account of Mother being in a bad condition. Somehow don’t think I good to start with her. Poor girl. Was in the cinema instead. Couldn’t go to gymn. yesterday as went to help Martha br. in law being ill.

Gymn good on Saturday. The usual programme yesterday, except for an unforeseen visit to Martha’s to see br. in law who is ill and the kids. Decided to have my photo’ taken.

A typical day. Weather cold + clear. Lovely wintery. Been to the church but the sermon being in the middle of the mass was at home at noon only. Martha + family already with us. Mother not feeling well. Been silly enough to ring up after some difficulties dear exfriend Leon. Couldn’t speak with him…

Had a lot to do in town today, went to Martha’s also to see the kid who is ill, took him a Teddy Bear which gave him much pleasure. Had to do at the Clinics which gave a good reason for seeing Vin on account of Mother who was ill all night. Didn’t really want to go, but was obliged to at last. Don’t…

Last night passed well enough, though I did have a queer feeling thinking of Vin’s engagement party. Poor little girl. Wonder what will become of all this tangle. They are of a very good family. Well, time will solve all problems. – An awfully nasty weather for Xmas, pouring rain. We went to the…

 Was silly enough to ring up my dear exfriend last night quite late and to insist that this was the limit. After my brother brought back Magda’s theatre ticket for tonight I was even more silly to try and give the man one more chance. Asked him if he was free for the night which of course he wasn’t.…

Last week was nothing exceptional generally, from personal point of view rather a washout. On Monday morning I found out Leon meant to make an appointment previous day. He should have tried harder. Still felt a bit shaky so stayed at home. Leo went to the cinema. He promised to ring me up but…

We tried to make a little order as Martha was coming. She didn’t like our newly distempered wall at all. She was loud in anything but praise. The kid, little Ervin, looks off colour. Pale, fragile, too well bred. For the time. Too silent. Poor little thing. I wish I could do something for him. He…

The painter is here and with him an awful disorder. Leon rang me up when I was still in bed and rand off before I could get to the ‘phone. Later he rang me up however again. We arranged to meet in the afternoon but as he had his Frenchman on his hands I was to ring him up again before starting. I…