I've always envied you, Joan.

Your life is real at least.
You can put your finger on vital pulse beats.

I should like to do as you are doing, study and learn from a country that has no traditions, but is making itself.

I want to breathe Nature unadulterated--if I could only reach the reality of her.

Joan, I have the feeling that if one could go right up to the Bush--far away from the Government House atmosphere and Luke Tallant's red-tapism and the stupid imitation of our English social shams--well, I think one might touch a more vital set of heart-beats than the heart-beats of civilization.' 'You are off civilization, Biddy ?' 'Yes I am, I've had a horrible time.