Quite refreshing it has been, and very welcome also.
"I am now in for a cup of tea.

What a pleasure it would be if you were here to pour it out and chatter to me while I drink it.
"Well, I had anticipated this delight on my visit to Norway and Sweden in this coming July, but that, I am afraid, will not come--that is, my visit to Denmark; but I shall hold on to it (D.V.) in connexion with my Annual Campaign in Berlin and round about.

Then I shall expect quite a long stay in your Territory, similar to my last; or better, I hope.
"I am positively working night and day now, and only hope I shall not break down; but I am careful, after all, and seem to be really substantially improved.
"I cannot finish this letter now, and, although it is not worth posting, I think it will be best to send it off.

I may put in a P.S.if there is opportunity.
"Anyway, believe me, as ever and for ever, "Your affectionate father, "W.

B." At his last public Meeting to celebrate his 83d birthday, at the Royal Albert Hall, on the 9th day of May, the General had said:-- "And now comrades and friends I must say good-bye.