BR TO DORA RUSSELL, 22 MAR. 1924
BRACERS 19936. ALS. McMaster
Proofread by K. Blackwell

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ON BOARD S.S. “CELTIC”.
Sat. 22 March 1924

My Darling Love1 —

I find we call at Queenstown so I can write from there. This ridiculous boat is lying in the river at Liverpool till late at night, after starting off with a great fuss — it has to wait for the tide — there are very few passengers. It is hateful going away from you, and from John and Kate — it is worse for you because I shall be so busy — But the time won’t be long. I am very well and shall be a giant after 9 days at sea.

Your father turned up at Euston. He was just as usual and urged me to speak at his favourite dining clubs in New York — but I feel like the bus conductora who said “legs is no treat to me” — dining clubs are no treat to me.

I wonder every minute what you are doing and whether you are keeping up your spirits properly. You were so dear and lovely these last days — O my Heart I do love you so much so much.

Your
B.

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  envelope: Hon Mrs B Russell | 31 Sydney Street | London S.W.3 Pmk: PAQUEBOT 24 <illegible>.

Textual Notes

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  conductor after deleted driver