30th October 1934

Marion very excited about going to hospital, telling everyone, superintends packing of suitcase. Wants six books taken, so many other toys, that there is hardly room for our clothes. When suitcase is packed she sits on top and puts Bluebell in coat and hat to guard it. At 5 we take a taxi to Paulinenstift, operation is decided upon with Professor Wiedhoff. Upon reaching surgical department we find Ha-Ha nurse Sister Emilie is still there and she remembers her former patient of 5 years ago. A room is made ready and Baby is put to bed, then head doctor visits her. She is only given a cup of soup to drink , and in the bustle she is not washed, as is customary at home, where I give her a bath or a good wash all over.