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76, PORTLAND PLACE, W.
Sept: 1: 17
My dearest wee Mother
It looked yesterday as if the weather were going to improve, as the wind shifted to the north, but this morning it is as wet as ever. [ST: Right Hon.ble] Harold Baker is coming down for the week-end and we are going to motor down together after lunch.
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I had a mighty busy day yesterday right on till 8 o'clock & shall have a busy morning. I lunched with the American Ambassador. I have received from the Belgians my star as Officier de la Couronne, a very pretty bauble. I heard from Susie this morning. She & the
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children are very well; but it has been a dull week for them with the constant rain. The wind has blown down nearly all our apples & pears & Susie is trying to preserve them in the Canadian way.
I have got a pair of big tortoise-shell specs. I tried them last night in reading & found that they really rested my eyes.
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My deputy, Montgomery, goes off for a fortnight's holiday on Monday. When he comes back I may try to get a few days with Susie somewhere. But I am very well & vigorous & don't need any rest.
I do hope you & old Nan are keeping fairly well.
Much love
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John
