"In spite of very mild weather since the end of January I've been under the weather and have with a [?] and done nothing- that is the reason for my long absence..."

"The handkerchief lovelier than ever and your wishes kinder and warmer than ever- How can I thank you enough. If you will come over- as you say you may- perhaps then I can return some of your kindness..."

"However can I thank you for remembering me as you do every Christmas...."

"Our letters crossed- the good news of your promotion pleases me a lot..."

"Your good wishes and letter would have been enough but you must add the enchanting handkerchief. I thank you a trillion times..."

"How sweet of you to send me again this year a charming handkerchief!...."

"Many many thanks for your remembrance of me- the charming card and the exquisite handkerchief. It is too kind of you and grand attention touches me deeply..."

"Basket and I quite exhausted by Paris are having an agreeable quiet restful vacation in an enchanting old rambling house in a vast-walled garden..."