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Dec: 12: 11

My dearest wee mother

I have no news to-day. Susie was up again yesterday & had Lady Ridley to see her. Wee John is very well & good. Mrs Grosvenor is not very well & is in bed for several days. I went to see her last night. Alice is very well & as strong as an elephant. I lead the quietest days just now, dining at home & reading to Susie afterwards. I was at the "Spectator" office this morning, & had a parcel of books despatched to Walter. One is a very jolly book, Hume Brown's 3 vol. History of Scotland.

It will do the Bird good to get acquainted with Scotch history. I go to the Doctor to night to have my throat burned again.

I see the Durbar honours in the paper to-day. Nothing from old William yet. I am wondering very much [how] you are keeping. Everyone is always asking about you. I hope Nan is looking a little better & Walter taking care of himself. This is a beautiful sunny day.

Much love, my wee body

Your affectionate son

John