I met in the Generalissimo a man of great vision, great courage, and a remarkably keen understanding of the problems of today and tomorrow. We discussed all the manifold military plans for striking at Japan with decisive force from many directions, and I believe I can say that he returned to Chungking with the positive assurance of total victory over our common enemy. Today we and the Republic of China are closer together than ever before in deep friendship and in unity of purpose.

I feel that we need to try harder.

And every village smokes at wakes with lusty cheer.

My mum got me onto this new diet and I've lost 5 kilos in the past two weeks.