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April 30 S.S. TIYO MARU logo of ship line

Dear Edith Your letter came just as we were sailing from Hong Kong to Manila - and fancy my pleasure on discovering in the American book store in Manila a copy of your novel - We seized it eagerly of course and during our few hectic days in the Philippines were tormented by a desire to escape from some of the programs and hospitalities of the unclear