Went to eight Mass and Communion, this being the feast of Corpus Christi. There is no procession to-day, but a large demonstration on Sunday next, all the men, military, police, bands and guards taking part. Though to-day is a holiday of obligation, we had English from 11-2. Was in best form yet for it. Selected as comp. ‘Prejudices’ a very wise one; and I was pleased with myself the way I did it. It was funny, I was writing away in grand style when I discovered that I myself was most biased in what I was saying, and so had to put in: ‘But one can also be prejudiced in writing about prejudice.’ I wonder what Scannie will think of it. The rest of the paper was not very difficult, containing questions as to contemporary abuses referred to by Addison, examples of Addison’s quiet humour, and a few questions on Macbeth, with grammar. Saw the photographs taken of us. They are splendid. Went up to Markie again for more tennis, and had a fine lively time in exercise. It is a great thing to be out in the sun enjoying the beauty of the day without swotting for exams. looming behind. They are over now, thanks be to goodness. – I didn’t do any piano all this while. I must begin again in earnest now.
