Between Ourselves

Southland Times, Issue 22475, 10 November 1934, Page 18

Between Ourselves

Cousin Pearl: I am very well, thank you, my dear. Tennis is a splendid game. Do you know many other cousins in your part of the world? Cousin Alister: lam looking forward to seeing you when you are in town. If you let me know when you are coming I will make a point of being in. Do you belong to a cricket team? Cousin Amber: No, I did not see the Maheno depart, either. Will you be able to come to the party next Saturday, my dear? I am looking forward to meeting you. Best luck for proficiency! Cousin Jack-in-a-box: I hope you will tell me about the fancy dress party, dear. I will send the suitcase to you on Monday, and I will ask the cousin to whom I have given the stamps to write to you. Cousin Floris: Ido hope your brother’s foot is not seriously hurt. Did you really not know your poetry, or were you nervous? That would make it difficult for you to remember. What did you do on the half holiday? Cousin Kelpie: I hope you will come up and let me see the new brown, cardigan when your mother has finished it, dear. lam pleased to hear that you are entering for the Mind Sharpeners regularly. Do you like writing stories and verse? Cousin Music Lover: What a pity you lost your badge—perhaps someone will find it for you. What a number of examinations you seem to be having. I am glad you have asked the girls to come to the party. Cousin Fairy Moonbeam: Welcome back, my dear. I hope you will remain back. Did you like learning cooking? I wonder if you are coming to the party next Saturday? Cousin Just So: Yes, the Summer Page was interesting. I wonder what the puppies thought of the world when they opened their eyes. I do hope you were not hurt very much by your fall. Let me know what you think of the proficiency examinations.

Cousin Red Riding Hood: You must be kept busy keeping everything away from those mischievous calves and lambs. How did your mother sprain her arm, my dear? I hope it is better now. It was good to hear from you. Cousin Rosemary: No, the Page has a holiday, too, during January. Is your sister very small for her age? Thank you very much for the white heather —it has a wonderful scent. Cousin Lorraine: Did it take you tang to learn tatting, my dear? I have not yet mastered the art. No, I don’t think your stories are too long, because you write them carefully. It is better, if you have not very much time, to write a short story, because you are tfien able to do it well. Cousin Golden’Wonder: You are a neat writer, my dear. Yes, the calves and the lambs must keep you busy. How pretty your orchard must look.

Cousin Winter Rose: My dear, I hope you have recovered properly from ’flu. It’s a wretched thing, isn’t it. Yes, I saw the plays, and enjoyed them. I am looking forward to seeing your drawing, and your further attempt at verse.

Cousin Sir Henry Segrave: Your verse was very good for a first attempt, and if you write regularly I . promise you you’ll become a poet! I like your pen-name. Cousin Kowhai: Welcome, new cousin. I fiope you will enter for some of the competitions. Write again soon. Cousin Tom Mix: How lucky you are to be going to Wellington, for the Duke’s visit. The Royal Show Page should be a good one, shouldn’t it? Cousin Mavis: Welcome, new cousin: I fiope you enjoy being a Little Southlander. Write again, soon, and tell me about yourself. Cousin Hui: I am glad you liked the enrolment card, my dear. I wonder if you will be able to come to the party next Saturday? Cousin Pat: You must have had a lovely time in Dunedin and it was kind of you to send me a card. Has your sister a list of the dates on which she gained the marks? Yes, I found sums difficult when I was your age, but later on I liked them. Cousin Sunny Gold: Supposing you call the kittens. “Twinkle,” “Nigger,” and “Muff.” Does it take you tang to milk the cows?

Cousin Ellora: Would you send me your full name, my dear, so that I can ask that cousin to correspond with

you? ’Flu is not a popular visitor, is it? Write again soon. Cousin Jingle Bells: I am glad to hear you and your friends are going to enter for some of the competitions, dear. The flowers are beautiful, aren’t they? Cousin Violet: What fun you must have had at the sports, my dear. You write very neatly. Cousin Diana: Kittens, at that age, are little bundles of energy, aren’t they. How interesting it would be to receive that letter. Do examinations worry you, or do you really enjoy them. Cousin Up-to-the-ears: Isn’t it amazing how untidy one’s desk becomes? I am looking forward to receiving some verse from you when you emerge from examinations, my dear. Cousin Mist O’ Morning: I missed your letter last week, dear. How wretched to be smitten with ’flu just before examinations. Did you use to live in the country? Cousin Airline: My dear, I have been thinking of your family, for I heard of their illness when I visited your district. I do hope they will be better soon. I was so pleased to hear from you.