2110-2-2-7

St Leonards Edinburgh

Sept: 9: 07

My dearest old Mother

We have just got back from Ach-na-cloich, and I found your letter. I am quite mystified at what you say about Anna. Of course I am going to pay what is needed to send her to India. All I said to her on the subject was to ask her how much she would need in addition to her allowance. I saved something

on my honeymoon which I meant for the purpose. Don't you think it would be kinder and wiser if you waited a little before being so suspicious of me. I don't think I have given you cause. I can't give Anna as much as I should have liked to give her, but I will give her whatever is necessary. You know I keep my promises about money. I am sending Walter a cheque for her allowance & she must give me

some estimate of what is needed beyond it.

You poor old body, I am so sorry to hear that you are feeling ill & that poor Father's eye is no better. I hope he will see a doctor at once. You give me no answer about coming here so I must pin you down to a date. Will you come on Monday the 23rd for the week? You must: I will take no refusal. This place is very nice & I am sure you would enjoy it. We

had a very pleasant week-end at Ard-na-cloich & they were very kind. Yesterday was a perfect West Highland day. We all went in the launch to the Free Kirk at Taynuilt to hear a very dreich sermon.

Much love to all.

Your affectionate son

John