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British Museum, W.C. - Thanks Bob for his list of errata; has adopted all the suggestions. Agrees with Bob's observation in his letter that ''Lighter, because of thee, than fluff or feather' [in "Poverty", by Yang Hsiung] is 'awkward', but could not find a 'satisfactory way out'. Very kind of Bob to take so much trouble, this is 'positively the last time' he will bother him like this, as he does not think 'there are any more Chinese poems to translate'. Is going away for a month. Goldie [Lowes Dickinson] is staying with Arthur's mother the last weekend in July and he will try to be there; has not seen Goldie for 'ages'. [cf perhaps 2/142]

Kings Coll Cam. - A 'wretched ending to the business' [involving Clifford Allen]: is sorry for the Allens, and for Bessie and Bob who will miss them; thinks that if the Allens go to London it will kill Clifford. Was at Mrs Waley's last weekend and met Arthur there. Asks if he might visit in September: is not sure what to do after his niece's wedding on the 8th. Hopes this will be a success. Asks her to tell Bob he is trying to rework the dialogue.

British Museum, London, W.C. - He and his brother Hubert thinks that despite their mother's 'protestations', it is too much for her to have extra guests except for the occasional night; does not at all blame Bob for taking everyone at their word that it was the opposite, and knows he will not mind him speaking 'quite plainly'. Knows his mother would be 'very hurt' if Bob did not still come for the occasional night, so he should not 'cut her out of [his] list altogether'. Will send Bob his book; the booksellers are 'trying to pretend the 3 s[hilling] edition doesn't exist'.

50 Gordon Square, W.C. - Thinks they should 'keep the Christian names. A certain vagueness is intended'.

50 Gordon Square, W.C. - Suggests 21 Aug for a weekend visit: Bob may want to 'talk over the anthology' ["From the Chinese"]. Beryl [de Zoete] could also come then, but if that would be 'too much' he could come along. They are having a 'delightful time' at Dartington; does not return until 17 Aug.