24 October.—A whole week of waiting. Daily telegrams to Godalming, but only the same story: “Not yet reported.” Mina’s morning and evening hypnotic answer is unvaried: lapping waves, rushing water, and creaking masts.
Jonathan Harker's Journal
(Kept in shorthand.)
Telegram, October 24th
Rufus Smith, Lloyd’s, London, to Lord Godalming, care of H.B.M. Vice-Consul, Varna.
Czarina Catherine reported this morning from Dardanelles.