Went to work. Frank off. Busy all day.

Sir Edward Grey made his speech in the House & said if Germany attacked France by sea¹, we must join in. We could not stand by & see Belgium trodden down & demanded that Germany should reply to us in a given time.

Walked round town with father and Joe. Crossed Town Moor and saw carnival. Saw Willie Warren² standing beside pub. He was an awful sight. Charlie at work all night.

1. “by sea” is rather a mystery? – but ALL’s longhand is quite clear. ↩

2. Willie Warren” (if the surname is correct): not identified. ↩