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On not having read Middleton Murry; a proof of being "educated" at Queens; a Christmas card from the Calvins (not present); men of conscience do not denegrate a good chapter just to please the author; more on the virtues of [James] Cappon; someone who enjoys Latin speeches.

Suggest that the rate of exchange is emphasised when dealing with Cambridge University Press; make the best of a good book written; comment of the death of John Buchan; [E E] Sikes has died of a heart attack; winter weather has kept TRG indoors apart from Sunday preaching; TRG's Latin speeches have been published in the Eagle; no joy in the 'regain of my youth'; influenza has beset friends; noting news; a poor pen; a phoney war.

An expected quiet Easter does not materialise; illness of TRG and the cancellation of a visit to Glasgow; comments on the recent Canadian election.

On having a conscience; the whereabouts of backnumbers of The Times; newspaper commentary on the Canadian elections; family health; improving style by reading Lamb; enjoying 'A Bookseller Remembers'; pleasure in hearing of the progress of DC's book comparing the experince of being an author; enjoyment of a book on Canadian transport.

Sending 'just the thing for Dil' (not present).

Whether or not to come to Canada; comments on Canadian political personalities; family health and religious observance; newspapers seek stories; the Glover family and the war; truth can laugh.

A spell in Guy's hospital and treatment at a local nursing home; a family marriage; commentary on criticisms of History of Queens (by DC) and thoughts on publishing; a yearning for bacon and eggs.

Repairs to bomb damage (see A2/276); more thoughts on DC's book; family matters and health with commentary on news of Richard in Canada; Scottish shortbread; the Baptists bombed in London; an optimistic view of the future; a hope for loved ones to be away from the war.

Receipt of Loblaw tea acknowledged; Guide for Authors a 'mingy document' and a discussion of book layout; Methuen & Co's indexing policy; Coulton to have a second winter in Toronto; thanks for looking after Richard and wife plus a hope for Archie's health; billeting; the advent of double summer time; completing a lecture on St Paul for the British Academy and another on Greeks and the forest; the minister has flu and TRG takes over for the day; spring is a little late.

On presenting a Latin address at Queens University; background material (History of Queens) supplied by TRG and a rejoicing in it; TRG dips into the book anew; the family on trains; lumbago; garden produce and flowers; envelopes; Coulton, Coulson and philosophy; missing proofs; other family travels; the war "proceeds to plan" , "don't ask"; looking forward to 1950.