Vincennes is still lively enough and interesting enough for quite a few wars. There is always something new to be found here, even when it’s old. Today Frank and I wandered into the old fort, which dates back to the middle of the twelfth century. It is a wonderful old place, and I am going to read about it. I have already got hold of a book that gives the whole history of it. It was used as a royal palace for many years. There is a dungeon tower that has held many famous prisoners. One can go up in it and some day I shall.
I went to see my English pupil last night for the first time in a long time. It was very nice – she seems to have made more progress in this period than when she was under my tuition. Now laugh. The old French photographer is still plugging along, but will have to quit soon. He can’t get supplies being such a small consumer, and now that the manufacturers are drawing the net tighter than ever, in the interest of the national defense, he is just out of luck. Fortunately, he is a skilled mechanic and electrician and will try to get a job in the French aviation section. He gets more money there anyhow, but, as he says, sacrifices independence.
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