22 Nov 1942, Barbara Anslow's diary

Golly Anslow says it's a good story ((my book)), that characters were well-drawn, that conversation was rather more as we would speak than girls of the given age; that there seemed to be too much fainting. ((now I think, trust FJA to find something to criticize!!)) I saw him going into the gaol this evening and couldn't resist going up and asking what he had to say about it. 

Made calendar for Tony (Cole), presented it to him in afternoon at birthday tea in Bungalow C ((his billet)).  It is the lowest bungalow, built on the edge of the hill. Tea in garden - delightful setting - smooth grass, blue and silver sea, blue blue sky, hills green in the distance.

Mr and Mrs Hyde Lay ('Betty') and Mr C. T. Bailey were the other guests.  ((Both Hyde Lays were later killed when Bung. C accidentally bombed by Allies; Mr Bailey slightly injured; Tony had moved out before this.))

There was muscatel bread (made by Mr Bailey); scones (also with muscatels) made by Mrs. H.L., a wonderful chocolate cake with thick chocolate icing. Tony gave me a piece of cake to take home. SO full up, could only touch soup in evening, with 2 slices of bread.

Mabel went for a picnic in cemetery with Nan and Phyllis.