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 him which he will do. I am so glad that Dode is at Tamborine with Father & would have been with him when he got this news. She is going to spend the day at Tabragalba tomorrow while Father is in town. I am afraid this will be a terrible load of care for Father to shoulder, he has been worrying about the boys as it is. Syb took it very bravely when Lesley told her tonight.

We can only be patient & hope & pray for the best. Many previously reported missing men have been found but this seems a long time. I hope no one will have wired to you; in a few days the news may be quite different again. I am writing to Cecil & Lesley will probably see Aunt Katie tomorrow, I expect Syb will write to Lewis.