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[left margin:] meals. God bless you my darling do take care of
yourself & dont
work hard every
minute of the
time.

Ever your own
loving little
Moufflée

the children send their best love.

[top:] 76, PORTLAND PLACE,
W.

October 23rd

My own darling John

I didn't know what to do
when you went off today. I felt
so lonely - & oh so wanted
to hold on to you & not let you
go, but I am being very good
I am going to read & occupy
myself while you are away. I