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wished to cover delay but it seemed
to make no difference. They
gave me 15 pds at regular rates
+ said they would take care of
Americans as well as they could
At the American Ex. Co. they
refused to buy Amer. money
Saw an American there who had
today a cable from home so
lines must have opened again
Mother not feeling very well + did
no go out. N. better + took a
short walk. Had supper in
our room of mock butter soup
enough for 3 large cups for
3 1/2 cents cocoa, rolls, cheese,
sausage, at total cost of 30 cts.
and very good
Streets + people very orderly
tonight + no excitement.
The Continental times publishes
1 page twice a week with
embassy notices + what little
news is received here.
Aug 9 Coffee cocoa milk
butter eggs + rolls in room