Dated October 22nd 1909, Odessa.

To Miss L.M. Platts, Hyndford House,Inglemere Road, Forest Hill, London S.E.

Dear Lou, Just a line to tell you how pleased we are that your health is better. We have been a bit down in our luck lately - I believe it is that wretched Halley’s Comet that has got in the way of our stars. Will write you a nice long letter when I get back. Love to Mamma & yourself, Theo.