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April: 3: 13

My dearest wee Mother

This is a fine bright day. I think we are getting some of your good weather at last. I had a very busy day yesterday, for George is up here & we have many things to consider. We were going over to see Maud to-day, but we can't get the car, & Maud says that next Monday will suit her equally well. We are going down to the Portmans on Saturday afternoon for the week-end to get a

breath of country air. Susie went with Hilda [ST: Mrs Arthur Grenfell] to Roehampton [ST: House] yesterday & returned laden with plunder in the shape of flowers in pots. The new nursemaid has come - Olive her name is - and she looks very capable. Sholto Johnstone-Douglas is getting married next week. Hodder & Stoughton seem to be advertising Nan's book very little. I must have them questioned. George's boy at school has got chicken pox. Mrs Gervase Beckett died yesterday of consumption - such a nice woman & only 34. I do hope Nan & you are keeping better & that you are not trying to do other people's work.

Much love to all

Your affectionate son

John