Saltram-on-Sea—29 May 1940 Summary

Michael continues to talk to Daphne about catching a bus, a train, or a ride to Dover. She says one of the local men might be able to drive him when he returns from picking up his bull. His conversation with Daphne confirms that he has already missed three days of the evacuation. Michael walks through town the see if there is a bicycle or even a boat that might take him to Dover.

One of the local men refers him to Commander Harold. When Michael finds Commander Harold, Harold thinks Michael is there to commission him. Michael tries to explain to him that he is trying to hire someone to take him to Dover, but the Commander doesn't let Michael talk too much. When Michael tells the Commander he is a reporter writing a story on the preparations...