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Monday, 3 January.

Bridge at Cave's with Captain B. and Dr. C.

[My wife:] "What did you talk about at tea?"

Tex: "Jam."

This question and answer never vary, after my return from a visit to the C.-B.-C's

I foresee that this compilation is going to rival the Diary of a Nobody''. And I am pledged to keep it up until the 7th of March. Kismet! Or, as the dying Nelson said, "Kismet, Hardy."''

Wednesday, 5 January.

Dividends due What dividends?

Sunday, 9 January.

Thank goodness that I have only space to thank goodness that I have only space wherein ad infinitum

Thursday, 13 January.

Received from Stephen's mother his letter to his mother

Received from Lady D. Stephen's letter to [her]'' and wrote to her in appropriate terms, expressing doubts upon Stephen's dietary while''