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little or no resemblance to J.B.

To end abruptly, your book has been both a treat & an education to me. By the way I excuse the amorous element under the circumstances.

Have you heard of John Edgar?

You might drop me a line whenever you have a moment's leisure. I went to Nairn where I was snowed up

until the 29th when I escaped & since then this d__d comission has kept me hard at it. Cross I treat with contempt - kindly but marked - & as for Cleland he had to be snubbed.

If you ever deign to speak to him ask him if he has read "Binnie on Hypothec"

With best love

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