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STATION HOTEL PERTH

Oct: 10: 31

My own little darling

Noel [ST: Skelton] was unanimously adopted to day as my colleague. I have just sent him a wire. I am very pleased.

We had a fine meeting last night. I spoke for

55 minutes in a quiet argumentative vein to a most attentive audience. I am glad to say there were a lot of socialists there, who listened admirably.

I went up to Stirling

Castle this morning, & had a wonderful view.

I am just starting for a slow cross-country journey to Peebles.

I am very well. I do hope the Earl is better

Much love

from

John

Monday at 9 p.m.