Saturday, January 13, 1945

Officer patient making toy elephant for Capt. E.

Spent the day in the office, and on wards with music group of entertainers. Always enjoy taking them to the wards for they love to have the diversion, and I've become a regular MC. I threaten to sing myself, which puts them in a receptive, humorous frame of mind for whatever (!) is coming. Had an accordionist, singer, and a "bones" novelty act.

Special Services gave the poor troopers salami sandwiches and coffee afterwards, which was certainly no treat. They expected better, I'm sure. Puffed the Gershwin film on the radio - played "An American in Paris" with program notes.

Spent a couple of hours on trench feet and EENT wards in the eve. Talked with a sweet chap from Minnesota who just arrived and was pleased to murmur with a gal from Ohio. (You fall in love several times daily on this job.) Went to the club with Capt E. who was O.D. and made rounds en route. Failed to get Ham Greene in the Orchard Hotel, London. Mrs. Murray arrived at our party radiant, having left her own where titled guests' rambling bored her. I guessed her black dress a Lanvin model, which pleased her. Bought in Lisbon. Coffee at the mess late with Capt E. and Cols T. & D.