We went to the cinema (Nagy keringő) with Cica. I lent her my black coat as she was to go to the burial of Béla bá, Father. I have known the old gent. too. Sorry. Lending a bit awkward though as exactly today, wanted to start wearing it. – Was late for gymn found exactly meant to be shown off. Such…

Managed to send off all Xmas letters at last. Have already received some from abroad. It was fun. When getting a fat volume from Auntie, took it for a good roman, but it turned out to be a cookery book. Well, the laugh is on me. I nearly had a fit. Have chillblains which gave an opportunity of…

Had a long talk with Leon in the morning. Took ‘phone to office which upset a bit Mother. We had a nice long talk. He sounds old and disheartened. Became quite good friends again, but didn’t sound too eager to meet me. As a matter of fact said it couldn’t be before Xmas. I know they are very busy…

This morning we went to the Office of Controlling Foreigners. It was funny. Maria had some difficulties as there were many and she was sent from one place to the other. At last I managed to persuade a man to hep us telling him that they spent only a couple of days here and didn’t want to spend so…

Had to do in town, was at Cica’s too and heard that they were to be off for Kenderes the very day. She was out I couldn’t wait for her return so just left a message. As my cough was worse than ever decided to have my lungs examined if possible and being near the place went to see Vin. He nearly had…

Had to do in town, was at the dress makers too. Went to see Cica as I was going round had a good look at her new things and we had a good talk and a good laugh too. Their wedding is going to be most modern with no first night as she is having her period and the Drs were wise enough not to interfere…

Rang up Leon and we made an appointment for noon. Both of us was most punctual. Only I went in at one side of the building while he on the other + both of us came out on a different door. Eventually we met at the car to the great diversion of the driver. He was nice + I tried hard to sound nice too.…