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PARKSIDE WORKS, DALKEITH ROAD, EDINBURGH.

Nov: 28: 13

My very own little one

I was very glad to get your letter last night & the one at the office this morning. I am glad "Mother" has seen you & reports so well. Do try, my darling, to be well when I come back. I am so sorry about my Big Friend. She must have a change of air. I quite agree that they should go to Cousin Ada's cottage [ST: at Ruslington Sussex], & that you & I might go down for the weekend. A little sea air should do both the Leaderkins good. Can you draw a cheque to start them & I will pay you back.

I had a busy day here yesterday with paper-makers & got out to Peebles at 5.30. I dined lightly & left at 6.30 for Lamancha, where I lectured to a good audience, & got home at 9.30. Anna & Walter dined at Glenormiston & were entertained by Michael Thorburn with stories of

the irregularities of Lord Durham & by Mrs M. with speculations about how to live in touch with the Infinite. She has asked Nan to go a long walk on the hills with her to discuss these problems, & Nan says she would sooner bust. To night is the Manhattan meeting. I send you a pull of my 'Blackwood' story. Give it to Gerald to read. I had a proof of my story for the 'Golden Hynde' from little Beatrix Oliver, together with the enclosed letter which I send you. Her French is very good but I have sent off a reply equal to it.

"Lord Ardwall" is out of print, as you said it would be. I am always thinking about you, my own one, & counting the time till I see you again. See that I have a presentable [Staff?] when I come back.

Much love to all

Your affectionate & very homesick

Mr Gogg