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compliment (almost) that a hostess
can extend & a courteous reply
is obligatory –

If you feel it is a little dfficult
to explain & wish me to do it
drop me a line at once – & say
what you can do – She said
"Could Edward come here to a little
dinner party – to meet some relatives
of Mr. Harrison youngish people "I think from India"[inserted above]
who are now touring California
but will be back about the middle
of the month – the date is not settled
but could he come either about
the 18th or about the 26th? &

She asked for an answer – so
it needs attention at once [underlined] dear.
Lesley Bates writes that he stopped off in