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St. Stephen's House,
London, S. W. 1.

19th October, 1932.

My own darling,

I got your letter this morning at the office. Would you
always please address it to the Club.

I am desperately distressed about Sonny, but I still hope
things may improve. He has youth on his side. It is a miserable
time for you, my poor darling.

Mrs. Killick is certain she put the "Daily Record" cutting
in the envelope. It was written by J. M. Bulloch, and very good.

Mrs. Carswell lunched with me yesterday. She is a really
very nice, sensible woman. She has a wonderful boy who has just
got a scholarship into the Merchant Taylors, so that will help them.

The debate yesterday in the House was interesting. Neville
made a good plain statement, and Herbert Samuel put his case
very reasonably well. The surprise was the Prime Minister, who
wound up in tremendous vigour, and for the first time stirred the
whole of our party to enthusiasm, so that we all stood up and
cheered him. Noel Skelton is back, though I did not see him. I am told
that he is about two stone lighter, but very well. I dined quietly at the Club.

Today I am lunching with Crichton Miller, and then I
have an Ashridge Education Committee and a meeting of the Scottish
Members on Scottish Home Rule. I am dining with the Jews to
discuss the situation in Palestine.