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have paid you a call. I believe he spoke honestly.

A pound note was sent to me last week by the local rifle club. I had won several prizes last June without realising it. You could have knocked me down with a feather.

Owen has given his word to pay that visit early in the next month. Doug has promised likewise. I'm sure you'll be glad to see them. If it won't embarass you Owen might be happy to stay over a weekend. His dad had misfortune with his holdings out West. That job appears to be a comedown for him. I'm hanged if I know which sketch Phyl saw. Owen has a fair few writing stories & I asked to critize some.

Both letters were awaiting me on my return. Buisness must be slack in [unclear]. I feel sorry for Lockies, they were very honest trades people. He must have barley been making
wages. I guess when Sandy introduced Jeff & I into the army he hadn't forseen these happenings. Those boys can't seem to climb out of the rut. It's a pity. I have an orchid to
give Doug for you. I souvenired it on one of my above - mentioned jaunts. (It's in exchange for the furs).

I wish I could send you our cook-boy to do your work. No meals could be more tastefully prepared. All for 5/- a week. He promised to let me in on a gold mine find of his after
the war. Yes my little understudy is a real No 1 boy. Such unassuming & indispensible valet. I gave him a few of your