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to send a girl!) I chose the hankies not for show but for use, and have washed them through to take out the lime. They're of little value, laddie 'tis just to show I remember.

So the rumour of going to France has again died out. Well, well, when the devil pipes one needs must dance. Not that I consider you a dancer to the nether prince any more than another! but we all do a bit of stepping to his tune at times, eh? Am devoutly glad your not, anyway, laddie.

Do you say Ellis is in Scotland? He'll be having a fine time in the realm of the "canny' ones. Give him my love when he returns. (Also remember me very kindly to Dave.)

And now, my dear, I must be "adieu". It will be a goodly thing to see you at Xmas, or sooner if possible.

Every one of the best of wishes for the 3rd and very many of the happiest anniversaries of the 3rd., and for every, every one of the days that lie between.

Au revoir.

Marie

Delighted to receive so many letter from you; don't fire too soon. Once more "Best of wishes" from mother Dad Mr S & my own self.

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