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at the thought of being obliged
to make speeches when over
-fatigued and without opportunity
of preparation that I have
felt for months past I would
gladly give up the Coronation
and Imperial Conference al-
together, if I could get anyone
to go in my stead. Your
kind suggestions let me
see a way through. The
fact that you feel some-
thing along the lines you
have indicated would be
suitable, and sufficient