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soon after coffee, and lo and behold! another surprise was in store for me - a real French belt buckle from Helen, and the handsomest of cuff-links from Will in that new French novelty work. I have not had a fine new belt buckle for several years, so you may imagine how delighted I was. The cuff buttons have a design of lilies of the valley - my favorite flowers. They are beauties - both of them.
 
Before long we were on our way out to Versailles where we had decided to spend the day. We ran for the train forgetting that no French train was ever known to start on schedule time. The ride reminded me of Normandy - the light green foliage and pretty pink roofs - but it was more hilly and very woody. Will is very anxious that Father should retire soon and hire a small villa with a