Pomona

[alt_poppy]

I've had a lovely three days here at Berwick. I still think you'd have enjoyed it, but to each her own.

I plan to leave directly after the Parting Feast this evening. My reservation is at the Stoat's Head in Dover, and I'll be there until mid-morning if you need to reach me by fire to change our arrangements for later in the day. I'm having elevenses with Melchior and should be able to meet you at the caravan park at Hampstead by half-three.

I received an owl yesterday from the Order of Apothecaries, confirming our berths in the guest wing of the old pensioners' barracks in Chelsea, Tuesday-Friday next. I worry it may not be as charmingly quaint as the brochure makes it seem, but we shall see. At the very least, it's inexpensive and very close to the Physic Garden, so it will make up in convenience whatever it lacks in comfort.

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[alt_sinistra]

I am glad you're having a good time, though the castle is woefully empty and lacking in conversation, as Pomona's been busy getting the greenhouses ready for her to leave.

On the other hand, I'm up to the shoulders in the last minute YPL plans - much worse this year, of course, because we had to wait so long to get the initial schedules in place. I'm confident everything will run smoothly, though we may end up moving the second half of the camping week to another location.

[alt_poppy]

There's nothing quite like a bowls tourney to help one set aside all the cares and concerns of workaday life. I had such a grand time this week.

I admire the work you continue to put in with the YPL; I trust the Ministry appreciate it.

Will you have a bit of time for yourself before the London events?