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place and then take his X's for
third mate – which will be very
fine – Captain Rinder – who is the
chief of all the cadets and most
of the Pacific Mail – phoned Mother
to tell her that Bull is doing
splendidly and that he is very much
pleased with him – His examination
papers showed how well – he has
done and then the Captain's report
was A.1. so we feel very much
pleased.

Your father and mother were here to
tea last night – and I wish you
could have seen "Pater" Bates
nearly bursting with pride.

Well – I'd write you more – if my
dislocated rib – did not hurt me.
It has not been set yet – so bon
soir – Drop me a a line - when you
have time. As ever. Roberta. (over)