Mr. Dunton, the vicar of S. Philip's, has just told me of your visit to
him. I am so glad to know that you take an antiquarian interest in this
region. Curiously enough, only this afternoon we had two wires from our
cousin Joe in Oxford, one of which mentioned your being here. That gives
us additional reason for looking forward to making your acquaintance.
Mrs. Kent wants you to come to lunch with us to-morrow, at one o'clock.
Unfortunately I myself am laid up with rheumatism, but some of the
family will be delighted to take you to see the quite surprising relics
in this vicinity. Joe has probably told you all about Fred, who
is really quite one of the family. The poor fellow needs exercise
dreadfully; you must take him with you if you go tramping. Charlie and
Oliver, my boys, are away at school.
Don't attempt to reply to this, but just turn up at one o'clock.
Sincerely yours,