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October: 12: 17

My dearest wee Mother

Susie was very glad to get Nan's letter this morning, but there was no letter to Maud enclosed. So you have been to Kirkcaldy. I should like to go there again sometime to see how much I

remembered of it. I hope the trip did you good.

It is fine clear cold weather. Yesterday I lunched with Milner. Then I had Painlevé, the French Premier, in the afternoon - an embarassing business, for he cross-examined me in rapid French while Mr Balfour looked on. Then I had a conference with

two French Generals in the same foul language.

Winston Churchill, the American [ST: novelist], came to dine - a very nice fellow.

The children are all very well, but Mr John hasn't the looks he had in the country. We'll have to get into the country for his sake sooner or later.

Susie is coming out with me this morning to shop on my road to the office.

Much love to all

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John