. . . It is 3 years (do you remember?) since you became the pole-star. My allegiance has never wavered—and never will.
Asquith marks the 3rd anniversary of Venetia becoming his 'pole-star'.

The 1st Canadian Division arrived in France.. A contingent of 500 Māori soldiers sailed for Egypt.. No. 11 and No. 12 Squadrons of the Royal Flying Corps were established at Netheravon.
"I returned from W.H. yesterday morning. C. called for me on Friday morning [12 February] & we motored down there & spent the day together... It was the kind of afternoon that comes as a herald of Spring..."

"Played with McKenna and Harold Baker... We had a long talk concerning the Defence of the Realm Act. Mary MacA. said the House of Lords were getting credit for being more solicitous for the liberty of the subject..."
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