Item 141 - Letter from Maria Germanova to R. C. Trevelyan

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14 rue Nungesser et Coli, Paris XVI. - Envies Bob greatly for going to Italy; hopes he will see 'more sun and sky, than in our north towns'; finds the cold without snow most depressing. Would very much like to 'breath[e] the perfume of our beloved and so much missed [Russian] snow!', which she remembers so vividly as she writes her memoirs, though Bob should not think she is 'indulging' in nostalgia, as she only uses what is 'essential to show... the course of [her] inner life'. She is writing the memoirs 'in the form of a letter to Andrusha [her son]'; it is a shame that Bob and Bessie cannot read it [as it is in Russian]. Has not had much news from Suhrawardy; hopes to hear on Saturday that he has reached India safely. Was 'very sad to part with him'; perhaps his father will come in the spring and bring Hasan Shahid with him. Thanks Bob for remembering about the flat; January 10 will suit her very well; thanks Bob for his kindness [helping her with the rent]. Andrusha seems 'in very good form' and his examination seems to been successful, though they will not know the results until 17 December.