October 8 + 

Heard a knock at the door last night, and, thinking it was R⁠⸺, I unbolted it and let in a tramp who at once asked God to bless me and crown all my sorrow with joy. An amiable fellow to be sure⁠—so I gave him some coppers and he at once repeated with wonderful fervour, “God bless you, sir.” + 

“I wish He would,” I answered, “I have a horrible cold.” + 

“Ah, I know, I gets it myself and the hinfluenza⁠—have you had that, sir?” + 

In ten minutes I should have told him all my personal history. But he was thirsting for a drink and went off quickly and left me with my heart unburdened. London is a lonely place. + 

Today journeyed to ⸻ where I gave evidence as an expert in Economic Entomology at the County Court in a case concerning damage to furniture by mites for which I am paid £8 8s. fee and expenses and travelled first class. What irony! + 