Content Description | Addresses her as 'My dear Gertie'; expresses regret that neither of them can be home for Christmas; confirms that he has sent her a gift - a purse of Florentine leather; describes their Christmas arrangements for the local Italian peasants; discusses family news, including Ada not being able to go to London to see a production of his play [The Widowing of Mrs Holroyd?]; reports that most people find the play 'too gloomy' and he should 'alter the end, and make it more cheerful'; asks if she received a copy of a magazine called 'Travel' containing one of his articles; expresses regret that she is still in Mundesley [sanatorium] for the New Year; sends love from them both, and tells her to thank Dr Pearson for his letter; signed 'DHL'. |