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July 18
Rain. Saturday.
Arthur sent answer to questionnaire to National Cyclopedia - Wrote Douglas about boat.
I wrote up diary -
Cleaned.

In evening Alfy called up, coming down Sunday.

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July 19
Sunday.
Alfy here in A.M.
Talk, dinner, paintings shown -
Arthur showed small studies.
Alfy said my white leaf was exquisite, suggested changes for others.
In afternoon down to boat, Alfy & I getting swamped on back seat and "slats" - Down to Puppy's Hole in Mona, Alfy said air like a tonic to him.  ("I thought Mr. Long's a most unusual one, said he wouldn't be afraid to enter a deal with him)  Back & Blacks here - Alfy entertained - Caroline nearly dissolved in giggles.
While I got supper Arthur took fool photographs of Alfy to be sent to Bill & Charles.  Supper - more talk - Alfy off on 9.49.
Alfy's father's been very ill.