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

3rd July, 1934.

My own darling

I was so glad to get your wire last night when I got
back from dinner. You are having magnificent weather, and I hope
you will all have a very happy time. Be careful on the homeward
journey.

Tell Brian that the meeting of the 1922 Committee unanimously
accepted my plan, and delegated Shakes [ST: WS] Morrison and myself
to see the Home Secretary in the hope of getting agreed amendments.
I saw Jack Gilmour at the dinner last night, and he seemed very
friendly about it, and agreed that this was the best way.

The Canada dinner last night was great fun, and the
speaking really good. The High Commissioner, Ferguson, is
one of the best Canadians I know. I sat between Gordon Selfridge
and Dr. Cody, the President of Toronto University. The latter told
me that everybody in Canada was hoping I would succeed Bessborough
as Governor-General. Not for me!

Today I am lunching with Harry Melchett, and the afternoon
is filled with Reuter meetings. I am dining with Roderick
tonight.

Gran writes mourning the departure of Johnnie. I do hope
the old man will thoroughly enjoy his short time in Wales, and that
Billie will get some good exercise.

Much love.

from
John