4 Apr 1960

Dear Mum, Dad and Alan,

Many thanks for your letter - I trust the decorating is nearly over and that it turns out to be what you wanted. You will be in gay colours for the summer. I do like the trousers, they have a smart look about them. It is a pity about my waistline but I am obviously still a growing lad! An extra two inches or so will make all the difference. The length is not too bad but 1" more would suit. Margo and Elisabeth are home now and well settled in. E is keeping her weight up and feeding and sleeping very well. She ought to be sleeping right through the night within a few weeks. The hair is not so dark as we thought and fair tints are appearing. It is still too early to say if she will go completely fair, but she has not lost the well grown look and has quite a quiff. Susan is very fond of the baby and is always trying to kiss her and ruffle her hair somewhat heavy handedly but nevertheless with affection. Susan is showing all the signs of being near the walking stage but is also preoccupied in teeth production. Caroline produced a brand new song yesterday, most remarkable in that we could understand the words. All her songs are with complicated actions and this one was the first which was in time. She gets a bit fed up with Adrienne who is called in to act in the appropriate places but does not stand up and sit down at the right time. By the time A goes to school she ought to know most of the lessons about a year in advance. However, her concentration is nil as she only learns things by accident and not design. Thanks Dad for your present for Elisabeth - I think the PO Book is as good as anything as you can then look after it - I havent had anything from the Premium Bonds that I have bought since coming here. Of the shares I bid low for - I have got Roan Antelope at 7/- (They were 8/4 two months back) and I have also obtained Bradford Dyers at 20/1 1/2 so now am hoping the Budget today will show a profit. Bradford are expecting a big payment from Egypt and this should mean a capital payment to shareholders.

Love from us all Peter.