Between Ourselves

Southland Times, Issue 20664, 20 April 1929, Page 22

Between Ourselves

Cousin James: Thank you, my dear. I am glad you think the boys will wake up.

Cousin Glow-worm: I did enjoy your lovely long letter ever so much, dear, and hope you have forgiven me for keeping you waiting for your prize money so long. Ton certainly do have lots of interests to keep you busy. The” bazaar competition entries mav come in any time now.

Cousin Noall: What a lovely holiday you had, dear! No wonder you were tired. I do like receiving long letters. Cousin Hazelnut: I was very pleased to hear from you again, dear, and to know you are still keeping up your writing in the little spare time you have. Cousin Winiform: I hope now you have began you will continue. It was a nice surprise. Cousin Joyce: Do tell me all about daddy’s birthday party, please, and about all the parcels for him. Was he surprised?

Cousin Noeline: And what did you give daddy? I wonder if you draw for him as nicely as you do for me? Cousin Florence: What a big improvement in your writing dear! Keep on trying. I think the Quadrilles are a good idea, and I shall look forward to hearing about your first evening’s adventures. Cousin Albert: You must be very clever with your fingers to be able to make the things you do. Tell me how the windmill gets on. Cousin Ngaire: The . church must have looked very prosperous for the Harvest Festival. It is a pity that so many of the flowers are dying now. Cousin Peggy: Now that you have started to write to me again, dear, I hope you will continue. The poem was too late for this week.

Cousin Try Again: I should like to see you and the puzzle,’ dear, when you come to town.

Cousin Iona: Your exams are very early, are they not? I expect you to do well. What a good time you are having. Cousin Blue Bird: Welcome to our page dear. I hope you find the clans as much fun as you expected. Cousin Twinkle Star: Welcome, dear, I was very pleased io hear from you. Cousin Joy: Your letter was one of the nicest surprises I have had for a long time. I hope you will write again soon. Cousin Hazel: Of course I am delighted to enrol another Little Southlander, and I am very glad you are Interested so much in the Original Verse. Cousin Ruth: Welcome, new little cousin. I loved your little letter poem. Write some more.

Cousin Persephone: Please don’t say you’ve lost your ability to write stories. Why not try again, and see ? Cousin Jack: It must have been fun, harvesting at Easter, besides being jolly hard work.

Cousin Mons: You must come up and sec me one day after school. Was your poem original, or for the “From the Poets” section?

Cousin Margaret: Welcome to our page, dear. I am glad you areg oing to work for the bazaar.

Cousin Sylvia: Of course it ie, my dear — how stupid of me! Cousin Rex: I was sorry to hear about the white kitten. The gray one, by the way wandered away and has not returned much to everyone’s concern. Cousin Pierrette: I am glad you are getting your inspirations from “something real,” dear. That is the surest way. Cousin Buster Boy: That’s the spirit—quite the “right stuff!”

Cousin Primrose: Your letters are interesting as well as neat. I am always very pleased to hear that my little cousins are writing to each other, making the bonds that unite jjs all rhe stronger. Ethel Turner’s stories are always thrilling—l enjoyed them when I was younger, too. , Cousin Humoreske: It is usually proximity to the realities that makes us sad, but there are lots and lots of beautiful things in this world, really plenty to go round. Some of us just don’t know how to find them, that is all. I agree with you about your word.

Cousin Marigold: I am glad you are happy at your work, that is very important isn’t it. Oh yes, I will want you for the plays if you can spare the time .We will need lots of cousins this year, I think. Cousin Southern Cross: Your name will remind you of those intrepid airmen- and the privations they suffered cheerfully. I think

your father will take more interest when he knows you are taking part in our competitions. I am always glad to hear from my cousins. Cousin Helen: You are a busy cousin, and when I think of all the interests you have I value your letters to me all the more. Even if one doesn’t win, one may be successful in sports, don’t you think? Cousin Eileen: I am so pleased by your letter, because it is good to know that my cousins are eager for the fray. We must be very busy. Cousin Japanese Lady: I am sending your badge—there will be no mistake this time. Your little sister’s accident must have been very painful. I feel sure you enjoy basketball once you understand the game. Cousin Tinker Bell: You will receive your Enrolment Card in a few days. Both “Emily’s Quest” and “The Girl of the Limberloat” are enjoyable and instructive. Write to me again about your reading.

Cousin White Rose: Oh, yes, I went motoring and saw more of this beautiful Southland. You must not interfere with your homework, but you know how pleased I am to receive letters from my cousins.

Cousin Viola: You see that is the name I have chosen. Dear me how disappointing, but next time I feel sure I will be in. If you try hard you will improve in writing verse, but you must try. Cousin Rose of the Desert: What an interesting long letter! I do hope it will not. be long before you come up to see me. Your ideas about the moving picture actors are very sound, I think.

Cousin Starfish: The boys will do better next time, and so will your basketball team now that it has a Little Southlander as its captain. You must let me know about your machines. Cousin Kauri Pine: Wasn’t it glorious to learn that those brave men had been found, and how cheerful they had been in spite of their sufferings. Of course, I do not need to tell you that great care must be taken with fires. Cousin Ink Bottle: Six stacks must look beautiful under the autumn sun. I am always excited by stacks, especially in the sunny, weather. I hope you will not permit so much time to lapse before writing to me again.