Your mother will write in a day or two and give you full particulars.
"I hope you enjoyed your trip to New York.

I feel rather guilty, now, because I didn't answer your letter at once.

We will have one of our good old talks when you come home for the Christmas holidays.

Then you may scold me, if you think I deserve it.
"Your mother and I are well, and are looking forward to your home-coming next month.

So is half the town, for that matter.