BR TO ELIZABETH CRAWSHAY-WILLIAMS, 19 OCT. 1948
BRACERS 56049. ALS. McMaster
Proofread by K. Blackwell

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27 Dorset House
Gloucester Place
N.W.1.
Oct. 19, 1948

My dear Elizabeth

It was very nice of you and Rupert to send such a friendly message to Norway. Peter read me your letter after my account of the adventure had reached you. I was glad you were impressed by the profundity of my reflections while in the water. — My time in Norway was very agreeable: I loved both the people and the country. Now I am off to Berlin, which will be less agreeable but more interesting.

Is there any chance of your ever being in London? If not, I suppose I shan’t see you till Easter, which would be sad.

I liked Rupert’s uncle. We had a polite discussion as to who should go through doors first; when we reached the Embassy he insisted on my going first, saying “I don’t believe in this Elevation of the Host”.

Love to you both

Yrs aff
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