.....“it’s the same dull routine everyday. Work in the morning, come, go to a dance or cinema. it’s so monotonous but still i suppose there are some things you have to do without, too....”

.....“i’ve just married your brother and i’m happy to be in the family as i’ll be able to see you often..”

.....“You have just bought me a lovely fur coat dear. Arne’t you glad?.....”

.....“in every one of your last six letters you’ve asked for six pair of socks. i presume you must be joking so i sent pyjamas instead.....”