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Bandarra
26 June 1897
My dear Chris
I must write you a few lines to let you know I have not quite forgotten you, although I really have no news to give you. Things are very dull here now.
I cannot think it is only a week since you left – it has been a very long one. I am glad you had a good time in Sydney. Fancy your friends getting at you for staying so long in Brisbane, I am afraid you will have to brace yourself up to stand a good deal of teasing.
I went out to the Exhibition on Wednesday afternoon with some of my cousins. I am quite sick of the old place. We were all going out ???? last night, but when we arrived in town I felt so tired I came home.
I am so glad you are coming back this week. I hope you will get this letter before you leave Sydney.
We have an aunt from Warwick staying with us for a few days. She is very anxious to see you but I am afraid she will have to go away before you return.
I am very cross because I cannot get any of your photos before next Wednesday.
I will not write again as you would not have time to get another letter unless you stay away longer, which I hope you will not do.
With best love
yours
Katie