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J Roland Hogue
Publicity
New York 14th June 1915
My dear Ol
Your post card reached me a few days ago, & I am especially glad to hear from you; first because you seemed well & happy, and second because you said you had written a few lines to Gwen. On the same evening I was told by that young lady that she had received a letter from a man in Egypt? So I immediately guessed what it was. I need hardly say pleased she was to have it and she was awfully excited to tell me. She let me read it of course, and I must also admit my delight. The concluding sentence was the occasion for a big laugh, when you addressed her as "Sister mine". She did not show the letter to her mother although she was for telling them all that she received it from "Jacks Brother" in Egypt. Already the whole family think you a hero & a fine fellow & all that, so you can consider yourself invited to turn up and enjoy their delightful hospitality as your fortunate brother is at this present. I am awfully impatient to see you & to take you to meet them especially the dearest little girl that ever drew breath; and when you see her you will think I am absolutely right.
She has started a letter to you already so you will probably have an accompanying epistle when this is delivered to you.
Our other mutual friends are always happy to hear about you. I was out at Mrs Currie's (Marie Narelle) the other day. Mr & Mrs Austin, Gwen and myself were motoring on the holiday and Gwen suggested we call in on the Curries as they are old friends of Mr Austin's; So we gave them a pleasant surprise. Dear old Marie was more pleased than she would have been had she made preparation, as you know what a dear she is, and we had a delightful visit for an hour or more then went on to see some more friends. Marie is just as young as ever Ol, and she sings even better. She was so glad to know that you were well.
Of our other friends, Ivy Scott is married. I have not seen her for a couple of years now. I have been travelling so much the last two years or more that I have not been able to keep in touch with many friends that do the same.
Now I am settled down to something worth while, and I am here for keeps as a certain young lady says, and she wont let me go away again. I can tell you that I havn't the slightest desire or intention to go away again.
Now I think I will "ring off" and get over to my dinner and keep an engagement with somebody this evening. - two guesses with whom? Yes: you're right.
By-by, Good luck, My affectionate regards
Your devoted brother,
(please excuse the type)
Jack
[Note added by Oliver Hogue]
Dear Anne, Thought Jacks last letter should interest you so I am enclosing it.
Ol