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Parkside Works, Dalkeith Road EDINBURGH.

Aug: 3: 15

My dearest little Susie

I had quite a pleasant journey to Scotland yesterday, in very bad weather. I lunched at Euston & read W. Churchill's River War all the way up. There were tremendous floods in the Clyde valley. I spent the night at the Caledonian Station Hotel, which I think is the most comfortable hotel in Britain. It was full of soldiers & sailors, but I saw nobody we knew.

I had my hair cut this morning, & then came up to the Works. Parkside looks a very deserted place now.

I found a postcard from Mother saying that Nan was much better yesterday & was now downstairs.

There seems no news today. Edinburgh is far the most warlike place one sees - far more military than St Omer. It is a cold grey day. I do hope you & the blessings are well. I felt very depressed yesterday at our summer housekeeping coming to an end. We can never repay the Olivers.

Much love, little one

Your ever devoted

John