Now the day is over!

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Tuesday, September 24.--Seedy all yesterday; no diary; straight to
bed; hot water from hospital; footbath.

Managed to get half a dozen sheets zinc from Superintendent for
roofing.

Distributed books to Elders yesterday afternoon.

Felt rather hopeless to-day; so much to do; quite at loss where to
begin; inclined just to sit still.

Visited southern corner of camp; Mrs. De Lint poorly; read letter
written by husband.

Gave out "briefies" for rice to some tents.

Astounded this evening by doctor, "Well, now, wasn't it fine that I
got you the right to grant briefies?" And this is the Donation Store,
quite independent of all Government Stores! A gentleman gave Mr.
Becker £50 for things; these goods arrived yesterday. Really, doctor
takes the cake--with baker and all! Told him a few gentle truths
about these goods.

Letters from home; hope those groceries of mine will come along all
right; and that order for £20 worth of stuff[54]. May I succeed in