2110-2-10-15

Thomas Nelson and Sons Publishers

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Dec: 17: 13

My dearest wee Mother

I see from the Times today that the poor laddie has not got the history Exhibition at Merton. That is the last chance gone. I am very sorry for the poor chap. Is he in Peebles or Glasgow? for I want to write to him. I think he should go to Oxford in any case, & then perhaps next year he might get an Exhibition. I will be glad to contribute. You might talk it over with Walter & Nan.

This is another fine day. If we only get this

weather at Littlehampton we'll do all right. I took Aunt Margie yesterday to see the Wilson pictures at the Alpine Club. They were very interesting. What a fine artist he was. Susie went to the specialist again yesterday & had her throat steamed. Alice had her breaking-up party at her school, & came home in great spirits.

Will you please send me the Aunts' address, as I must grapple with Xmas presents. I do hope Nan is better & all you are well.

Much love to all

Your affectionate son

John