2nd Aug 66

Hongkong Bank
Kowloon

Dear Mum, Dad and Alan,

Thank you for your letter of 14th.  I am sure we will cross in the post again but never mind.  Elisabeth's foot was straightened and she does a little walking.  It is too hot to do much and swimming is relied on for exercise.  It is a pity because she was so mobile at one stage but on the other hand we are lucky to have the club with a suitable pool so easily available.  Bet you worked hard on the redecorating and trust you did not overdo things.  I look forward to seeing it all.  Caroline has at last written a letter.  She came ninth out of 36 in her class with not over high marks but in the short time here "has achieved creditable results".  Adrienne 13 out of 15 "takes a very active part in the daily news period".  Apparently does not stop talking.  Susan is "a very helpful and reliable member of the class" but otherwise a bit behind though reading is good.  Elisabeth "contributes readily to oral discussions" and is making steady progress.  They all go up one class.

We bought Caroline a watch as she had tried hard and she wanted something special.  We hope it will be an incentive for Adrienne next year.

I am still busy and working longish hours.  There seems no end to the new problems that arise each day and today's was a case of typhoid in the office.  On Saturday, the end of the month balance, a machine was found throwing our incorrect balances.  They worked to 1 am Sunday.  Lots of fun.

Is there anything Dad and Alan would like for their birthdays as this month will pass before I have done anything about it.

Cheerio for now and lots of love from us all
Peter