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October.
Sunday, 1.
Went to St. Peter's in morning with Armitage and Dick Mercer. We were too late for service, but waited outside, and inspected old gravestones several centuries old, 1687 etc. Picked apples and went to "The Friars".
Monday, 2.
Rain, and incessant autumn drizzle all day. I left my hat down stairs at dinner time---some rotter collared the badge. Damn him. I went down to Aylesford with Armitage; he is a decent fellow. We had cigars---ye gods! I sold a stick of shaving soap etc otherwise I was penniless, and his worldly wealth was only a half penny. Somehow this life makes one utterly weary. It is the feeling of dependence upon others for even trifles. How I loathe the sensation. Day after day, especially toward the close of them, I long to drift out on some tide of forgetfulness.
Wednesday, 4.
Received notice to pack up ready to leave for Harefield. Left by 1.22pm train from Aylesford for Charring Cross, London. Arrived 3.10pm. Thence to Commonwealth Bank, but no cable for me. Thence to Harefield. Arrived 6.30pm.
Thursday, 5.
Commissariat etc. splendid. 7.pm notice of discharge to Salisbury Plains.
Friday, 6.
10.30am Left by motor for Denham, thence through London to Salisbury Plains. Arrived Perham Downs (Luggershall) 5.30pm. The rottenest hole on earth.
Saturday, 7.
Parades all day for new equipment, pay etc. One general parade to se a deserter---corporal---stripped of his chrevons. Charge and