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of whom several are present but none understand the jokes against them
The hall is partly underground – with a vaulted roof in imitation masonry & at far end a little stage on left a box for director of performance overhead a window whence drinks are drawn & on the other side a staircase used for performers. [Small sketch in right-hand margin].
The walls are adorned with black cats in all position & by drawings by renowned artists probably the proprietors. A representation of jazz band by all nationalities is excellently arranged & the badinage is fare I really amused myself very much & so did my American friend though he could not follow many items.
On our return we are stopped many times but are [indecipherable] to the alluring beauty that frequents Paris by night & near home meet 2 student & then I accompany them to "Rue Mezet & have a drink & then making arrangements to meet them at La Source go home having experienced an strike stricken person on my way home.
15-5-19 Sun
Now 2.30 pm & I have not dressed. Yesterday & today & the preceding day I have spent writing up my diary but most of the impression have been lost on account of the lapse of time. I will