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write again tonight. I'll reply to your letter then pet. Last night I had more than a few distractions. Flying ants mostly. They were so maddened & so numerous I couldn't get within feet of the lamp. Finally I got a bright idea & sprinkled mosquito repellant on paper & set the lamp on it. By 10 o'clock ants bodies were piled up inches high.

I moved into my mansion today. It's under cover of a pretty bamboo arch, & is the last work in comfort. But I'll describe it to you in my next letter.

Two malaria control wallahs have been billeted with me. I've given them a corner to themselves. Unless I'm with interesting company I prefer to be

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