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consistently here, had published a eulogistic leading article on me. It is an awful business to be the prey of journalists in the way I am.

Last night we had an Oxford dinner at which H.E. presided & made a capital speech. John Edgar should be arriving any day now, unless the restrictions against the importation of coloured labour keep him out.

You may be thankful, my old Pudge, that you are not Edith Carruthers, marrying

a haberdasher who is associated with squalid literary clubs.

I am very well, & busy on the new Federal Council & some financial work. What a simple thing Private Secretary's work is, after the harassing responsibility of a big department.

With much love to all

Your affectionate brother

Jock.