Miss O’Brien was ill again to-day, so were alone for dinner. She’s always ailing lately. – Arthur came after dinner while I was writing congratulations to Grossmutter [Grandmother] in Germany on her 80th birthday. ((Magdalena Fleischmann née Deger was born on 29 September 1846 in Dachau. She died there on 11 August 1928 in the presence of her son.)) We had great sport with ‘Skritchkin’, a little sprat on the terrace by frightening him with stories of a huge biting monkey. Went with him to the Honan Home for a message. Then had tea and games of ball at his place. By appointment, met an ex-Farranferris fellow, Angela [sic] O’Connor, in his house, and got great stamps from him. – Had to play [the piano] also. I must save up doubles and rob him of his doubles. Also replied to Joe’s letter to-day.
