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they would become completely tame, if allowed to do
so - but they chatter so much, & shit over everything, &
get in among the food - & so I spend my time
shoving them & clapping my hands.
The country is green now, & there is a smell of lemon
& orange in the air. But in a few weeks time, it
will all be brown & arid again. The English
countryside must surely be unequalled anywhere - &
how I long for it now - you & Maxie.
I am getting so worried about this application of
mine. Last time, the negative reply came [after underlined]
the boat had sailed, - & now it is getting very
near the time again. I must admit that I
was hoping - our case seems to me so very
strong. And I am beginning to feel that one
needs influence, & I do not know where I can
find it. If it is any comfort to you at all,
my darling - you must please know that I
long and pine for you all the time, for
Maxie too. We have only to be together again
to be perfectly & completely happy & content.
We [have underlined] so much to look forward to. If
only the machine would arrange to put the
three of us down somewhere, together.
A big kiss & squeeze to Maxie - & all my
love to you from the bottom of my heart,
& passionate loving adoring kisses & embraces.
Your own Harry