21st November 1934

Mummy's birthday. Marion gives her a huge white cake covered with coconut and as many white candles around it as Mummy's age (Marion says 22!). Marion goes for her first outing since operation, in her little go-cart which is much too small. Finding children staring in surprise at such a big girl being wheeled, she said "Mummy, why did you not write a note, saying I am sick and pin it on me".