Diary of Robert Graves 1935-39 and ancillary material: Entry for 1935-09-05

September 1935

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Wrote to Morley in answer to letter about Richards: suggesting he keep R. [Richards] up to it & if necessary see that he dictates. Finished Constable mailing-list for circulars.

Murcians brought up stones for Schw. [Schwarz] Killed about 60 sea-urchins in Cala on rocks to the right, with stick. Very hot day indeed.

Juan brought melon which he ate with L [Laura] & me at Can Torrent.

Focus contribution.

A little of A.F.T. [Almost Forgotten Times] Chapter XXII

Swartz
Schwarz, Georg
German Jew. Deyá neighbour. Antique dealer. Lived with Frau Emmy Strenge, his house keeper, in Can Caballo some hundred yards from Canellun. RG and LR translated his "Almost Forgotten Germany." WG
Laura
Riding, Laura
(1901-91) American poet. Laura Riding (née Reichenthal; then Laura Gottschalk).
Murcians
Murcians
There were at least two families of immigrants from Murcia in the village. Antonio and Carmen, parents of Paco who worked as a mason, and the servant girls Isabel and Josefa. Maria Murciana was from a different family. WG
Frank
Morley, Frank
With Faber and Faber. Involved with Old Soldier Sahib. WG
Richards
Richards, Frank
Author of Old Soldiers Never Die and Old Soldier Sahib which R.G. rewrote for him. Was in The Royal Welch Fusiliers, R.G.'s regiment. eds.; Birth name is Francis Phillip Woodruff eds. see Diary September 27, 1936
Juan
Mas, Juan Marroig
Usually refers to Gelat's son, sometimes to Gelat himself. WG