Thursday May 21st Ascension Day

To Posada where planted ×××× [indecipherable] two hydrangeas, mint, a begonia, a carnation, ×××× [indecipherable] candytuft, no-me-verras-sin-sol1. and a geranium.
* Lunch at Costa D'Or with[RG]: Gelat as Mayor, the six councillors, the Medora, Juan, Castaner, Mancebo, Laura, Karl & myself. Arroz sucio2, langosta3, carne4, mantecado5, fruta6, cigars. Coffee outside & informal speeches, seated, by Castaner, Gelat, Mancebo, Secretario7, Laura. Gelat's brother-in-law Jaime, insisted that, though councillors, they weren't politicos8, & there was a general desire expressed to espongar 9 animosities & work together. Gelat soft-pedalled water and maestra 10 as topics. Open reference made to Laura's intention to become a Spaniard. Secretario almost tearfully protested neutrality. Afterwards drinks all together in the Sala. Went for a walk in the rain to the sea, to walk off lunch. No supper. Read A History of Education11.

Editorial Notes

1 nunca-me-veras-sin-sols: "you-won't-see-me-without-the-sun." K.G.
2dirty rice K.G.
3lobster K.G.
4meat K.G.
5ice-cream K.G.
6fruit K.G.
7Mayor's Secretary K.G.
8politicians K.G.
9wipe out K.G.
10schoolmistress K.G. See note, May 20th. eds.
11 A Short History of Education(1919) by John Williams Adamson eds.