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The gathering was very distinguished and included a handful of generals, Knights & titled folk & diplomats beside the galaxy of fair women & brave men.
This afternoon was intensely interesting . I drank coffee with the Sultan's son, Prince Kamil etc. Col, Ryrie, Col Cox, Col Arnott, Major Lynch & I went up to the Camp where the Turkish prisoners are kept and here was a visit of inspection by the Prince. The prisoners are now fat & sleek and look much better than they did a few weeks when they came across from the Canal. Most of the wounded have recovered. They are an interesting crowd several hundred of them, about 25% being Turks the rest chiefly Syrians.
Good night mum & dad & girls. Its late. I'll see you tomorrow if I can.
Later
Its not tomorrow but two days later. We were so busy that I could not resume our interrupted conversation. Now there is a mail & I've another delightful batch of letters to answer from Anne (your fourth my dear) Jean (your third only while I've sent you umpteen), from Francie (with a nice little kiss at the end which I thoroughly enjoyed) from Nora (only a post card but I'm grateful for small mercies, from Jean Begg (whose brother died here a couple of weeks ago. I went to the funeral) from Jean Kyle (when will there be an end of the Jeans) from Mary Jay (who writes most interesting & loyal letters) & from a few others who do not enjoy the exclusive privilege of the Glacie Bunch (That reminds me Miss Leoda Williams that Ive not received any letters from you. I know you're too heartbroken to write & all that sort of wishy-washy piffle but its got to be done).