30 January Tuesday (182 B, NE7; C2, NE7; C1, NE7; B, NE6; B, NW7 0; -3; 0; -6°; -8.9; min -9.1, max +6. av. -3,5° The strong wind made me keep my midday walk down to two miles. Went diagonally across the fjord to the rough ice east of Dog Island. Came across my foot prints of several days ago in the hard snow which has been cleared of the snow of the more recent storms. This has been an off day with the Captain. Apparently he is not feeling well physically, but he seems to resent any inquiries as to his health. I tried it this morning. Worked on my C.L.E. Relief article this morning. Developed plates this evening. Read "New Lives for Old" by William Carleton. He gives an interesting account, said to be based on facts, of what can be done toward reviving an old New England farming community. 31 January Wednesday B, W6; B, N6; B, NS; B, NS; B, NES -5; -5.5; -2; -4; -1 min -8.9; max +1.2 av. -3,5° Three miles. Midday. North Shore. Wind keen. Daylight growing stronger rapidly. Only Venus + moon visible at noon, also Arcturus - Estrelos got 12 hours to-day. They are happy. Developing & developing photos.