2110-2-11-15

76, PORTLAND PLACE, W.

Feb: 14: 14

My dearest wee Mother

We were very glad to get your letter last night & to hear that you got on well in Glasgow & that Nan was looking better. When is she coming to us? I am so

sorry that Alastair thinks that I don't want him to go to Oxford. I would like very much to see him there, but I want him to settle on a profession to which Oxford would be a help. It would be a pity to spend four years in Oxford & find them wasted, as I have so

often seen people complain.

I send you a thing from Scotland Yard to fill up if you want your umbrella back. Your paper arrived to day. You must remember to countermand the order at Redpaths.

We had a tremendous night of rain but to day is

jolly & springlike. The men are busy at the front drawing-room. Susie is very well. Mr John is spotted like a pard, poor old man, but very cheerful. We are dining with the [LS] Amerys to night.

Much love to all

Your affectionate son

John