“Mystery Man” Diary April 1957

Monday April 1st
I had a laugh thinking of Sid Faulkner’s face when he got the parcel this morning. A very busy day today. I was told there was someone to see me by the messages box & when I got down who should be there but Morris, Walter & Blackwall. We had a chat for 10 mins. We had a bit of a job balancing & what with being busy I didn’t get home till 8 o’clock.

Tuesday April 2nd
Very busy again today. I got the 5.50 train home & just missed my connection in Tamworth. I tried to ring home & couldn’t get through. After about a quarter of an hour I discovered that you now have to put 4d in the box instead of 3d. I went dancing with Sam Loughead. The girl I had hoped to see wasn’t up there but we had a good time all the same.

Wednesday April 3rd
Had a pretty big London Clearing today – didn’t finish listing it until quarter to eleven. We were busy today & I got the 6.5 bus home. I was very moody this evening. It’s all this social standard (snobbery) business that gets on my nerves. Much more of it & I shall be properly up the wall. I shall make a move next Tuesday.