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chilly and wet as ever but I have a comfortable and cleanly kept sleeping room [[strikethrough]] if [[/strikethrough]] even if it is a dark inside room. Everything even if somewhat old and antiquated is kept scrupulously clean by excellent competent help. This is all the difference between France Italy, Spain, Portugal etc. Went to the Strand Hotel Restaurant and found big signs announcing that "gratuities are absolutely forbidden". still service was excellent
Went to play "Battling Butler" but left after first act. the play and acting were about as bad as the worst in U.S
May 17. Visited "Yachting Magazine" and bought some yachting
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books. I find I came here at the wrong time. The Whitsuntide holidays are starting and everybody gets away from now till Tuesday or Wednesday.
Went to meet Mr. Cooper of Damard Co. little office on top floor same building in similar dark offices is Mr. Swinburne's office. Met them in the latter's little office, [[strikethrough]] which is [[/strikethrough]] where an [[strikethrough]] attempt [[/strikethrough]] unsuccessful attempt is made to fight the chilly weather with a little gas fire Cooper who is an electrical expert tells Kingsbury is in Constantinople and Potter has left on a cruise. Their factory is in Birmingham. Their sales have much increased lately. Last month (April) sales were about £3000 (15000$)