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76, PORTLAND PLACE,
W.1.

Oct: 23: 18

My dearest wee Mother

We are having better weather &
not so cold. Our decaying family
is better again. Billy is quite restored,
but as fierce as a tiger. The
little boys were delighted with kind old
Nan's presents this morning.

I had a visit from little Mr. Henderson
yesterday. I'm afraid I have no job
for him, as our work is rapidly being