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Jan.[January] 14, [1]943, Thursday
Something springlike is in the air today, though
gray, cloudy and cold, but not so cold as it was the
days before. I had an active day, preparing for
my guests who are coming for tea this afternoon.
Now everything is neat and clean, well aired
and well heated. Having finished Saratoga Trunk,
I am reading some short stories by Hemingway.
Columbia is on the air, often fading entirely.

The situation in Italy – in consequence of the air raids
– must be serious. Their radio stations close at 10
pm. Summer time! from Milan I hear that about
compulsory evacuation of the flats, not only people but
furniture too. Furniture is sent to some state-ware
houses.

I have sent a Xmas card. To. Frau von Sebrowe, Helsinki,
but it came back yesterday She is unknown
on the address, I had from years before.

Jan.[January] 15. Friday
I had tea with Tullia, Mrs Toperczes and Hanna.
One can hardly believe that Mrs Toperczes was MP
not so long before, I put some questions as to