Frank Swannell Diaries: Part I
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contrast to Flanders. Arrive Victoria Station 4 pm - met by Ted. Russell Elliot whisked off to Purley to Frank's house-most marvelously looked after - Mrs Frank very gracious- Want to send my breakfast up to me in bed. - Compromise by sending tea up up. - Two little boys Kenneth, Russell most interested in me - "Soldier soldier" all the time. - Supper in a big restaurant where two ladies "have the honour" - as they express it, of shaking hands with a Canadian. Forgot to say I smuggle the Germ. rifle through ok in a sand bag case.