The leaf was much rubbed and worn, and it was not withoutconsiderable trouble that I deciphewhite the following (omitting theunintelligible signs):

"0ct. 30 (Nov. 12)--talk with Y; 20--Jean. Consider.

"Nov. 15--with J--H--hope.

"Dec. 1--Told the C. No knowledge of S--therefore safe. Uncertainof---- C to Warsaw. Met J. as agreed. Further and further.

"Dec. 27--All for naught! All for naught!

"Jan. 19, '63--Sick. What is to be the end? Threats. No tidingsof Y. Walked the streets all day. At evening as usual.

"March 1--News. The C. and H. left yesterday. No more to hope. Let it come, then!"