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Bandarra
14 September 1900
My dear Chris
I just see that the mail leaves this afternoon so must write you a few lines.
It seems months since you left and I see the steamer is only due at Townsville tonight. I hope you are having nice weather, I expect you are.
We are going on just the same – no servant yet. It’s sickening and there does not seem to be any chance of getting one.
There was a mosquito in Baby’s bed last night and it had bitten him several times on the chest. I am so cross about it.
After everyone had gone on Tuesday I did miss you so much and felt so lonely and do still. I do wish you hadn’t to be away so long, it is so quiet here.
Mary has just been over. I gave her a wire to you to give to Alec. It was from some man in Gladstone – Morton Macdonald wanted to know when you were going to Gladstone.
I have had several visitors each day.
I must give this to Kenwyn to post, so cannot write any more.
I am looking forward to a letter from you. I hope you will with every opportunity. Baby is always talking to you through imaginary telephones – he says “hello Dadda come ‘ome soon”.
With love and kisses from us both
Your loving wife
Katie