[...] to get on parade. But we got a terrific thrill when a tug in the bay moved out with a brand new Chinese National Flag flying!! This suspense is terrific. Whatever the situation may be, we feel sure something important has happened and the end is only hours (?) off. How we pray that this is no false alarm! If the end comes now it will wash out personal plans I have been making to get away from all this. A lorry has just come in bringing "monthly" toilet supplies! Our last issue is almost 4 months ago! Is this another sign? There was not enough of each item to go round but I got a packet of tooth powder, and a small towel! The sentries were around almost immediately buying up black socks, small towels or black sockets (sp.?) at Y100 a go! There has been a roaring business!