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but very precious, I didn't do nearly all the things I should have done (e.g. see the Tower &c., &c.) & did many &c. but London is some city & was looking absolutely beautiful, & I've never seen so many beautiful girls in my life as those first 2 days in London, after that they weren't so beautiful or didn't appear so – what struck me most was the shortness of the skirts. Everyone seemed to be about 14, & the daintiness of the feet, ankles (&stockings with legs included) most refreshing I can tell you after service boots – but I'm particularly susceptible to dainty feet & footwear – I met many English girls, none of whom can come up to my imagination mind to the Australian girls & I'm not petty or small minded or parochial or insular or small little Australian or anything like that, its the Dinkum oil – I met one particularly charming girl though who if she wasn't Lady Somebody I'd feel very tempted to fall in love with, she was the sweetest & most natural girl I've ever seen, simple & unaffected but I don't think she'd do for a Dr's wife in an upcountry town – why wasn't I born a Duke!. She's of Scotch descent too, another tremendous recommendation. I also got my photo taken & will really send you one when they come over.
My love to John & Graham & the usual portion to yourself, please continue the good work of writing often. Best of the best to you,
Cheers
J.B. Metcalfe