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July: 1: 10

My dearest old mother

Susie was very pleased with Father's & your letter yesterday. I am so glad to hear that the old man is brighter. His handwriting is as good (or as bad) as ever. Yesterday I had a busy day. Nan went off to Clapham [ST: where an old cousin lived] & is coming back on Saturday. The Ladykin arrived at midday, & I found her at tea when I got home. She is a splendid sunburnt firm little creature, & speaks volubly &

distinctly. She watched me dressing this morning & kept up a brilliant conversation. Nurse went to see Sylvia Edwardes' [ST: afterwards Lady Edward Gleichen] presents yesterday, & was much impressed because she met all the Royal servants. Susie & I went to a party at Reginald Smith's house & saw a little play by Mrs de la Pasture - very good indeed. I saw Barrie & [ST: AEW] Mason & a lot of people. Poor old William Blackwood has had a stroke - a serious thing for a man nearly 80.

Much love to all

Your affectionate son -

John