Saturday, February first.
Again the days are like spring. Yesterday began the thaw and today continues it with rain most of the time. So we’ve stayed within doors, Sir Lancelot and my lordship working here at our craft. I have just completed my second drawing for the day. One a day has been the rate for a month—but yesterday the spirit didn’t work. But the news! A great, old tramp steamer entered yesterday. That must carry mail and freight and send Olson back to us. If only it were a regular liner I’d know for sure. It is possible this steamer has been chartered to relieve the situation. Well—the next fair, calm day will show.
THE HERMIT