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but perhaps he can get into something else
that he would like as well & I hope [underlined]
less dangerous.

I hope dear that you are not selfish
as regards H.L. & that you try to
return some of their kindnesses to you.
It does not do [underlined] to be disobliging with
people who have been hospitable and
so forth to you. So don't over do that
"indifference" stunt. It might seem
ungrateful & they would get disgusted
in that case.

Fond love dear from us all – we
enjoy your letters hugely. [underlined]

Father & I are lonely but I am too tired
to feel much else this week. I got rather exhausted
before Jocelyn left & have not felt well
since – Lovingly

Mother

but perhaps he can get into something else
that he would like as well & I hope [underlined]
less dangerous.

I hope dear that you are not selfish
as regards H.L. & that you try to
return some of their kindnesses to you.
It does not do [underlined] to be disobliging with
people who have been hospitable and
so forth to you. So don't over do that
"indifference" [illegible]. It might seem
ungrateful & they would get disgusted
in that case.

Fond love dear from us all – we
enjoy your letters hugely. [underlined]

Father & I are lonely but I am too tired
to feel much else this week. I got rather exhausted
before Jocelyn left & have not felt well
since – Lovingly

Mother