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Thomas Nelson and Sons
PUBLISHERS

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