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Ever your affectionate friend Stair - A. Gillon
North British Station Hotel, Glasgow.
19. 11. 06
My dear old John,
it's all out now! I was returning from Dalmeny Station at an early hour ruminating on the Tweed Acts &, I swear it, wondering whether you had, or when you would plunge into that abyss which means that for the rest of your life you adopt the monarchical,
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editorial & (but I mustn't rob Jock Lawrence of the 3d) "we", or have to write "I" rather smaller than before (like some of us).
You were successful my dear John, & I hope you'll have a long life to enjoy your luck in, as well to subdue kingdoms, & put to flight armies of Tory obstructionists & foolish & rather sketchy innovators 'out on the predatory'. I am
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much too shy to ever dare to accept any invitations to bow in these exalted temples of Rimmon doawn Saowth even if you secured my bidding on the day, but you'll have my blessing & a small token of esteem.
My best wishes and respects to Miss Grosvenor. I know you are to be congratulated but I think she is too. I always swither between you & J.G'.J. as the - well what Adam Smith said of D. Hume.
I am
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here on House-Letting Committee interviewing; hence the paper. It is a good place & quieter than Central. I fear we'll not see you at S.M.C. meetings! By the way I met in the NCL BWK [Newcastle - Berwick] train some English ladies who were (1) mad on Skye, (2) on Dr Coally [Norman Collie PhD] & Jawn McK [John McKenzie], (3) had done Sg. Dearg (4) thought we'd never do the ridge! (5) related to Mrs Colin Philip.
I have got a sporting case against the Tweed Commissioners & am defending the "Peebles News"! (Gott bewahre) on a Slander charge. I think Walter knows the facts. With a jury all things are possible.
With best love and good wishes
