Thursday April 1

A poem Smoke1 in two drafts, and unexpected royalties of £200[RG] from Barker. Claudius has in 3 years brought in about £8500. Money at present: £650 in Paris, £250 in London, £200 here.
Going over Schools with Laura
Reports of disorganization and attempted revolts behind Franco's lines, and[RG] a Govt [Government] victory at Pozoblanco; and pressure on five other points2. For the first time general English newspaper opinion is that Franco is beaten.
Coffee with Str & Schw. but we refused to talk politics in the circs.
Nice letter from Honor: reassuring about G.E.
Govt [Government] victory on the Burgos Bilbao road.

Editorial Notes

1became "The Smoky House"? DW; eds.
2fronts KG