Helen went off early to see Dr. Giglioli but missed him. Then she went to Am. Consul’s who advised her to go to America, said he would go tomorrow with his family if his duty did not require him to remain here. Said he thought Italy would go to war after the election of the Pope and that there would be riots re. Helen was there when the telegram was received which telegram I have copied on another page and then she went to the bank and drew some money.
I got started about 10.30 and went up on the roof of the Duomo. It was most wonderful. I did not go up to the highest part because it was not clear and I knew I could not see far off. I actually got lost wandering about the roofs. Saw the statues of Adam and Eve.
Came home and had lunch. Then Helen and I started right off for Cooks to get our tickets and to see about our trunks. On the way I stopped at the Bank Commerciale, but they would not cash my check. Said they would write to Florence and see if it were all right. So of course I wouldn’t leave. We bought 2nd class tickets - 29.75 almost $6. Went to the station and registered the trunks, then went to P.O. and sent them express to F.B.H. Went up to Duomo and I bought some fruit for tomorrow and some post-cards and a paper. The Germans are advancing on the French frontier. Came back and began to pack. It is 7.15 P.M. now. Bought a piece of water melon. FINE. Dr. Giglioli came while we were at dinner. He was very jolly and said it was being around with me that gave Helen hot flashes. Spent the evening packing. All packed before I went to bed.
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