2110-2-10-16

76, Portland Place, W.

Dec: 18: 13

My dearest wee Mother

I was very glad to get Nan's kind letter last night & yours this morning. We have wired to Walter asking him to dine to-morrow. I am sending you the 'Gold Road' to day. Tell Nan not to worry abt politics & the uncles.

Just think how Clink's table talk would sound to a Radical!

I like the idea of Maclean the adored one - le bien aimé.

Mrs King's brother is vey nice. I will send a book at Xmas to the little boy. Please send me the Aunts' address. I am glad you told me abt

the dressing-gown! We will be delighted to see you on Jan 10th & I hope you will stay till April.

I am very sorry for the poor Mhor. But he must go to Oxford & take the chance of a Scholarship next year, like John Edgar. Poor old man, he was such a nice quick laddie when he was up here.

I do hope Nan's teeth will give her no further trouble. The children are both well & Susie's cold is slowly departing. We will be very glad to see Walter this week-end

Much love to all

Your affectionate son

John