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Bookplate inserted; small envelope affixed to front endpaper addressed in blue/black ink to Dame Pattie Menzies. Inside envelope a card printed: “With All Good Wishes for Christmas and The New Year” and inscribed: “Dear Pat. Alfred likes to quote to me “a woman is as old as her hat” which he attributes to Bob. This may amuse you – turn to page 207 – the last hat Mr Thaarup made for me was so girlish I felt I couldn’t wear it! And love to you all – Dorothy [Stirling, sister of Alfred Stirling]”.