Malta! Yes! I've been in Malta several times.

I think Valletta is quite enjoyable, particularly in winter, with the opera.

Oh--er--how's your wife?
All right?
Yes!--glad to see her people again.

Bound to be-- Oh, by the way, I met Jim Bricknell.

Sends you a message hoping you'll go down and stay--down at Captain Bingham's place in Surrey, you know.