Between Ourselves

Southland Times, Issue 20496, 26 May 1928, Page 22 (Supplement)

Between Ourselves

Cousin Peach Blossom: What a splendid result for such a small bazaar, my dear. I am sure its promoters were very pleased. Did you take part in it? lam so glad you met and liked another Little Southlander. I like you always to be friends It was nice hearing from you again. Cousin Smiles: Wouldn’t it have been fun to go up in the aeroplane! I would have loved to go, too; but most people are not lucky enough to have such a wonderful thing happen to them. Never mind—perhaps some day we will all possess little one-man aeroplanes of our own! The Cousin you spoke of must have looked sweetly pretty in the parade. Cousin Ngaire: If it was fine enough for you to see part of the Hunt, my dear, I hope you will tell me all about it. It must be exciting, and very pretty to watch. What a nice lot of presents you got for your birthday, and aren’t you a very lucky girl! Cousin Emily: Although I, too, think you should have done, and could do, very much better, my dear, your report was really not as bad as you say, you know. It is only when one realises what you could do if you liked, that it sounds worse. Are you really going to stay away from home for the winter months? Will you like that?

Cousin Primrose: It is nice that you know so many Little Sonthlandera now, and it was specially nice of you to come in and see me when you were in town. Keep up your letter-writing. It does help to keep one’s vocabulary active, and encourages fluency.

Cousin Cheerio: Your letter did sound tired, dear. I will go over the story, and let you know what alterations are necessary, if any. You omitted to tell me how your father is progressing. I do hope he is nearly quite better. Cousin Buster Boy: I wish I had seen you at the Carnival. The negress must have been especially “fetching.” Are musical saws difficult to play; and can you play—l mean, is it possible to play—any tune whatever on them? Do tell me more about the hut in the bush, please. Cousin Shepherd: How nice it must have been to have your grandmother staying with you! I hope your teacher is better for school starting again. I am sure you won’t be sorry that the winter months have come to give you a spell from milking. Cousin Hyacinth: Y r es, Saturday crowned all, in spite of the weather. It is permissible to send in as many competition entries as you like, unless otherwise definitely stated. Cousin Connie: Thank you for the riddles and puzzle, dear. They will be published next week. Cousin Puffing Billy: See that you are first in your class at the next examination, my dear. That should not be difficult for you. I had really begun to wonder if you had forgotten all about me. Please don’t keep me waiting for such a long time again. Cousin Joyce: I am so glad that you have decided that you really will write more often, dear. And what has happened to your clan. Do you think you will be able to keep it going. Cousin Bessie: I will alter your age, my dear, and send your enrolment card as soon as I can. Cousin Moonlight Reverie: I am so sorry you have not been well, dear, and I do

hope you were better in time for school. It is horrid missing days from school. I know. Yes, I know just the kind of remedies that would be given to you; they’re not quite unknown to me! Cousin Charlotte: How lucky you are to have a new gramophone. While it is still a novelty I suppose you will be playing it a great deal. Do tell me about the records you have. Cousin Kitty: Thanks for your cheery letter, dear. And please know that I shed three tears for Teresa—but unfortunately they were swallowed up by the sheets of rain that were falling at the time. How lucky you are to be able to see the waves from your house. I envy you them very much. It certainly does sound as if spring is coming to know that your mother has two violets out. • Tell that sister of yours that I am very much offended that she prefers taking • the cat out for a walk to writ’ to me. Cousin White Rose: You will have to let me know in plenty of time when your next concert is ging to take place, little Cousin. Did you enjoy May Fair very much ? Cousin Rosemary: I did envy you those stewed pears, my dear! I think they must have come out of mother’s preserving jars, did they? Having the chaffcutter must be fun; though not for the grown-ups, who have so much extra work to do. Cousin Dorothy: Just keep on sending your subscription to the commercial office, dear. It will save me trouble. Tell me exactly what you want me to do about that poem, please, and I will endeavour to do it. What a lovely holiday you must have had. I quite envied you. Send me some of your latest verse, so that I can watch your development. Cousin Forget-me-not: I should have liked to see you while you were in town during May Fair, little Cousin. Perhaps you will come and see me next time you are in town. Cousin Fuschia: I was very pleased to hear that you have not had the strap this year, my dear, and I hope you won’t break such a good record. Are the bad little girls the ones who “get the strap” ? Those apples from Nelson must be delicious. Cousin Dancing Sunbeam: Of course I missed your usual budget, dear; but I wasn’t a bit hurt, because I knew just how tired you must be; I felt just that way myself! As a matter of fact, I still do! I didn’t even mind about the pen! Cousin Robin Hood: Did you dress up for May Fair, young Cousin? Goodness! I’m surprised that you survived to tell the tale of fourteen rides! Cousin Clare: What fun you must have on the farm, dear. No wonder you spent such an enjoyable holiday, despite the fact that you sat on the ground while the calf went! Were you at May Fair just the one day? Cousin Chrissie: Thank you for the riddles, dear. I will publish them next week. What a lovely time you must have had at your birthday party. I loved hearing all about it. Cousin Meadowsweet: How do you like being left in charge of a whole house, young Cousin? Doesn’t it make you feel very grown up and responsible! 1 Cousin Wallflower: What a lovely birthday you had, my dear, and what a lucky girl you were to receive so many presents. Quite a number of Little Southlanders competed in the Gore Competitions. Cousin Christmas Chimes: I was quite surprised to know that you were attend ing school in Invercargill now, dear. How you cousins grow up! I will be interested to hear what you thought of May Fair, and whether you dressed up or not. Cousin Moonshine: I did enjoy your letter, my dear, and it was such a surprise receiving such a budget. I suppose I must thank the holidays for that. Yes, I like good motion pictures very much, not too’often. They have a very large scope, and it is such a restful form of amusement.