Between Ourselves

Southland Times, Issue 20771, 11 May 1929, Page 22

Between Ourselves

Cousin Eirlys: Thank you very much, dear, for the nice things you say about the Page, to which I welcome you as a new Cousin. What a lovely birthday party you had!

Cousin Buster Boy: I have missed you lately. When are you going to bring me the Great Work? No mention of it in your letter. Cousin Jane: Isn’t it surprising what a lot of a baby’s life is spent in its bath: And the other part seems to be in eating and sleeping! Cousin Rose Marie: I think you will make a very clever little Brownie, dear. You will tell me more about the opening of the new church, won’t you ? Cousin Sheila: Splendid, dear! Not much criticism, gentle or otherwise, forthcoming. More, please. Cousin Albert: I shall be most interested to hear how butter and cheese is made in the factory. Working the water-mill sounds easy—did it act ?

Cousin Yellow Chicken: Why not call the black, kitten Ebony? I envy you those big log fires. They’re not usual in the town.

Cousin Iona: I don’t wonder that you’re glad of the holidays while you have so much to do. I think you are unwise not taking Latin for Matric., even if you take Music as an extra. Latin always stands you in good stead, and besides, it is a pity to “slack” in it after you have done so well. I was duly impressed by the Head Prefectship. Cousin Molly: What an interesting time you have had listening to talks of foreign lands. I wonder if we will ever see those places. Cousin Sylvie: Welcome to Our Page, my dear. I was very pleased to see you and to receive your letter. Cousin Japanese Lady; Five miles is a long way to ride to school. There must be lots of days in the winter when you cannot go.

Cousin Meadowsweet: Thank you for the snap of yourself, dear. It is very like you. Are you coming in for May Fair? Cousin Silver Spray: I was so glad yours was among the last essays, dear. What is the matter with your health, that you have to give up sports? Thank you for working for the bazaar so enthusiastically. Cousin Darky: Welcome to Our Page, dear. Do you like living here or in Auckland best?

Cousin Blue Pansy: What a surprise to hear from you after such a long silence, dear. When is wee Eunice going to join ? Cousin Lady Olive: I shall be very glad to receive your bazaar work, dear. The working clans are only meeting on Saturday afternoons until after the bazaar, when the play rehearsals will begin.

Cousin Maple Leaf: Being “covered with bruises and glory” seems to be a delight to many sport, enthusiasts, my dear. I’m so glad you’re writing again.

Cousin Miriana: A. A. Milne is one of lhe most popular of the British humorists, and you are lucky to have some of his books on your shelves. I am glad you enjoyed the Winston Churchill stories. Have you read Owen Wister’s “The Virginian” ? You would like it, I think. Cousin Dancing Sunbeam: After such a long silence, Cousin, it is good to receive a letter from you, ■ and especially one that tells me you are enjoying better health. I hope the Little Southlanders always makes themselves known to each other: that is why I like them to wear our badge. Cousin Moonlight Reverie: Officially winter begins with May. Autumn certainly came suddenly, but in April it was - so beautiful one wanted it to stay longer. Most young people want to grow up. I’m afraid I did, and when I did grow up I was sorry; but remember that you are no older than you feel.

Cousin Randolph: I quite understand the reason for your silence. School lessons must come first, but I hope you will squeeze in time for me occasionally. Cousin Grace: I wonder if you are going to the Fancy Dress ball. I suppose it all depends on whether you survive that chocolate cake. The’ collection of leaves and grasses becomes fascinating. Cousin Pierette: I am looking forward to that "double lot” next week, dear. I liked your poem very much. I shall be thinking of you next week.

/ Cousin Lady Nan: The bazaar is to be held in June, dear, not August. Do you think you could form a clan? I certainly do not appreciate the subject set for your essay.