Obsession

11.12.38
Two eggs.

12.12.38

Heavy rain all last night. Cold & overcast, much like November weather in England. E. has neuralgia, probably owing to going out in the rain yesterday. Raining most of the day.

Two eggs (53 since 26.10.38, 23 since 1.12.38. One hen is now broody.)

13.12.38

Two eggs.

14.12.38

Three eggs.
Chilly & fine. Very heavy dew these days.

15.12.38
Two eggs.
Clear, fine & not hot.

George Orwell, Diaries