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That place is sacred, darling.
Congratulate Mona on her impending marriage. I think they were quite sensible to kiss and make up, don't you?

Thanks for the news of Ralph - it's a relief to know he's still well. You have literally the same sentiments regarding chaps avoiding military service, as I, myself. I use that same argument myself and am sticking to my guns. Nevertheless they are classing that attitude as an excuse and unsuccessfully try to inform us it is a disgrace.

You need never fear for me unless under the circumstances I mentioned. Your conviction re the exam must have been a presentament. That's confidence that I must lack. I hope I always lead the same way in your estimation.

I'd better reassure you about my eyes. Except for this artificial enlarging of my eyes, my vision will be perfectly normal within the week. While we're on the subject of eyes - Everyone I showed your photo to (they all felt honoured, Nance) remarked on the lovliness of your eyes. Each one asked the colour (sometimes blue sometimes green - am I
correct?)

Such Escapades of Venus and her man would definitely be scandalous but I don't think they would care?

The time is moving on to midnight - usually I'll write a paragraph then my mind wanders over a thousand memories till I write the next. The moon outside is hauntingly brilliant, and the drums are beating quite an infectious rhythm, beyond in the valley . It's almost sacrilige to waste such a setting, sweet. Do remember I think constantly of you
just as I am to-night; All my sincerest love and dreams are yours long after I wish you Ba Mahuta; May Heaven protect you lovliness,
Your adoring and home sick fiance,
Alan
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[censors initials William Watson]