Between Ourselves

Southland Times, Issue 21820, 24 September 1932, Page 18

Between Ourselves

Cousin Honey Bee: Yes, it’s fine to have the tennis season in again. You will be watching the progress of your new court very anxiously these fine days. Have you anywhere you can play golf near your home? Cousin Leila: Are you really ambidextrous? That must be very convenient, particularly when you are writing and your hand gets tired. Is it your cousin who is writing to the page? You listen to the wireless every night? Cousin Spinster: I am gald you are coming up again, dear. I had wondered what had happened to you. What do you have in the summer to replace basketball at school? Cousin Tweedledum: My dear, how I know that feeling! Cantering has its moments—but trotting! And horses, I am told and verily believe, know when their riders are scared! When are you coming up to see me? Cousin Eugene: I shall be grateful for the japonica, dear, you know it. Is your tree in full blossom yet? I do hope you enjoy the dance, nevertheless. By the way, have you given up all your studies? I hope not. Cousin Malora: Yes, I used to like school, too. There was always something new to be discovered, and somehow you do have a lot of fun. What excitement the new calf would cause. What is your young brother going to call it? Have you many new lambs? Cousin Love: What a nice long letter from you, dear. That must have been a jolly afternoon. No, I have not yet seen the cousin you mention, and it was a disappointment to us both. She was in town for a week, but of course I Was away after the bazaar. Christmas will be something to look forward to more than ever, with your big brother coming home for his first holidays.

Cousin Narcissus: Now has the “nag-o’-ten-toes” any special significance that I have not fathomed? Goodness, what a busy time you have been having, and what a lot of knowledge you have been amassing! You centainly cannot have many idle minutes in a day. Who is giving the lantern lectures?

Cousin Joan: Twenty-two marigold shoots appearing above the ground! What a lovely show they’ll make when they’re in flower. Do you like gardening very much? It’s exciting watching the first green appear, isn’t it. Were the cows hurt in the fight? Cousin Vyna: The best of luck, my dear. I notice your letter was written over a week ago. Unless letters are marked “urgent” I do not open them after Wednesday. That is why I had not read it when I saw you. I hope your throat is better. Cousin Iona: Did you go down to the boat? What a gala day that must have been! The campaign could not help having a fruitful result. What a lot of work it must have entailed. Have you noticed any definite effect of it yet? What excitement there will be in your office this week!

Cousin Mistletoe: Your letter was a joy, dear. How glad you will be to be at home again, even though the change Will be a wrench. Most change is, you’ll find, as you grow older. I never regard a cousin as “greedy” who tries new competitions. On the contrary, the spirit pleases me greatly. Cousin Winiform: And why the addition to the address? Explain it to me, please. I hope the tablecloth and napkins had the success they deserve. Do tell me about it. You must have some very talented girls at your school. Are they treated very, very respectfully by the rest of you? Cousin Daisy: “Ivanhoe” was my favourite book for years. Having not read it, you have a treat in store for you, and youTt go back to it again and again. I am very glad you enjoyed the bazaar so much, and thought everything was so successful. I should have liked to have seen more of you during your visit