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LETTER: R.W. Pumphrey at Fi ? to his aunt, Miss A.M. Thomas, Osborne House, Llanfairfechan. He was glad to receive her letter and can fully realise the shock she had on receiving his letter. He will do his best to try and explain briefly. He admits that his letter of that date was a bit previous and he had hoped that she had burnt it. He still adheres to the fact that he was fortunate the lady of that time was married but not to him so he has neither divorced nor burried her nor caused her to be divorced. It was a slip that did it and he doesn’t know if he is the hero or the villain. He guesses "he could do with a shaking all right it would be rather nice" especially since he has been seeing a woman for 7 months. He tried to do what was best and right, he takes all the blame but must really and truly plead ignorance. He is sorry about the letters as he undoubtedly hurt his "oldest pal." He will give full details on his return and if she can find it in her heart of hearts to forgive him he will grin and bear it. He is sorry to have disturbed her humdrum life but hopes it will soon settle down again. Sends his regards and informs her he will be happy to assist her any time she might require aid. ? Eden seems a rough place, he hopes they won’t go back another 100 years. If she was there she’d think this was the year 1. for everything is so `antequated.’ He has urged his people to take a change and spend a few days with her. Envelope.
Cyngor Gwynedd