The “Hut Padre’s” Return

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 281, 30 November 1935, Page 12

The “Hut Padre’s” Return

“SOMEONE MUST BE AT BOTTOM OF LADDER TO KEEP IT FROM ROCKING,” QUOTES OUR COUNSELLOR. Dear Wendy and Ires, —There seems no way out but for me to take ap my pen and answer the call of so many who say I must again put in an appearance in our Land of Letters. Let me first thank you all for the assurance that I will be received kindly, as I realise I do not at all deserve to be, but must plead pressure of all the other things of life that has kept me away from you. I must thank you all. too, for the assurance that my writings in the past have been appreciated; it has been but a poor attempt. I know, to give you just another glimpse of the other and more beautiful side of life, and to help you perhaps to understand some of the very perplexing things which cross our paths here, and which after all go to prepare us for something better which is io come. * 4 Madcap,'’’ may I extend to you my hearty congratulations in your attainment of further distinction in Letterland, which you so richly deserve; it was ever so sporty of you not wanting to climb without me, but I can assure you I will always admire you above me, and it is important, you know, that someone remain near the bottom of a ladder to keep it from rocking. My kind regards, then; you certainly have been successful this time. “Wayback Liz” has also warned me that my life would not be worth living if I did not appear soon, so to save my life I am here.’ Well, now, Wendy, and Ites, this is just a short note but I will promise something for you shortly, especially as Christmas is near. Kindest regards and love to all in Letterland.—“HUT’S PADRE,” M.W.L., Letterland. What a wonderful surprise this is for us to have you in our midst after such a long absence. Ido assure you, dear “Padre/ that you are a thousand times welcome. Our will be just wild with excitement. What we owe to Liz” we will never be able to sufficiently thank her for. 1 look ' v rward to your next contribution, so do not be long away.—Wendy. /