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Dec: 11: 13

My dearest wee Mother

Susie was very glad to get Nan's kind letter last night. She gets up tomorrow & I think her cough is really much better. Poor Mr John has developed glands & will have to see the Doctor. It is a pity, for he treats an ailment as a personal insult. I am sorry Bill can do nothing about the car. I had the kindest letter from Uncle John today about 'Lord Ardwall', which I sent him.

I dined at the Olivers last night & met a lot of young members of Parliament. I have just been to the station to see

Ian & Vera [ST - his partner Ian Nelson] off to India. It brought back the memory of the last time we saw the old man off by that train. Lady Sutherland & Sir George were on the platform. Lady S. says she does not know what she is to do without Nan. I hope we shall see a lot of her. I have my speech at the Personal Service meeting this afternoon. Ask Walter to get back my lecture from [ST - Cunningham?], the reporter. I am thinking of taking Susie & the children down to the seaside for the Xmas week.

Much love to all

Your affectionate son

John