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Thomas Nelson and Sons
Publishers

35 & 36 Paternoster Row
London, E.C.

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