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posting by the same date as this will be placed in the post office. She is such a knowledgeable lady that one fears to offend by not being classic enough in his sentences and construction. However I shall risk her criticism.

Yes, the girls keep me fairly well posted in the political news, and the newspapers being confirmation of their first hand sentences.

How quaint youngsters always are. A Captain Williams who lives with me is a real anecdote teller, his memory is good, he always strikes the point correctly, & out of the commonest event can make amusement. You remember how excellent Mr. Sparks (R.I.P.) was in that regard, well friend Williams constantly reminds me of my former friend. Rude words are often so rounded off that they convey no offence. Sparks never used strong language. Williams interlards all his sentences with the very strongest.

'Memberest though thou how a 'ticker friend to me once said "Me! Me! Me! Nicey Nan. Nan Nan."

To all my friends please convey my best wishes and say to them for me good luck.

The various paragraphs in your letter have been referred to.

Of what shall I write? Much is there in this old land, but the weather is chief as affecting us living at the moment. If the days continue to be frequently as have the last three, and we are to remain here for the summer months then expect that spots of grease will be all that is remaining to represent Australians now in Egypt.

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