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4. is where we shall meet in the first place, what a moment that will be. Barbara my own - I shall probably just expire on the spot. But you have said before that you will - so perhaps I had better not; I will just gather you into my arms & carry you off.

I gave Toby to the Hopkins before I left, & they were very pleased to have him. I was quite sorry to leave him behind - but it was nothing compared with how I should have felt if my poor Peter had still been alive. Jack & Nina have been so kind to me & I was pleased to be able to give them a nice present. Ben was agreeable - he has not the same feeling for a dog that I have, & I'm afraid Toby would have been rather neglected with him. But I have Ben's cigarette case for you, under another arrangement - I think you will like it.

I will stop now - & carry on, hoping & praying for my ship - if only I could get on it today.

I love you with all my heart & body & soul, darling - & you are the most beautiful & most intelligent woman in the world - so don't argue. All my love & millions of kisses - Harry.