I don't know whether the Rothmans July Handicap had any meaning for you, if it did it is on today. It is holiday time for schools and so the streets are awash with kids and parents on holiday or shopping.

I paid a subscription for a years supply of M&G as a birthday present for the 29th May, last year. I want to repeat the same for another year. To avoid a break in the delivery to her I want to pay an early subscription of R140.00, cheque enclosed.

The shelf to my left has a parcel that Father Casa was to bring to you in Bulawayo when he was there two weeks ago. I had some sweets for Dad and Mum and another letter for Rabbi Ben. Casa found out that Ben has since gone to Johannesburg. Where? Bully for him. I hope he is happy being home.

The cremation of Jay Singh, a retired principal, of 14 Hillcrest Drive, Silverglen; dearest husband of Joan and loving father of Ashika and Rochelle, father in law of Eugene Reddy son of the late Mr & Mrs CM Singh of 43 Trafford road, Mayville loved brother of Deomanthie, Shanti, George, Henr

I did reply to your last letter and acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 6th April. Thank you.

I hope you can still enjoy these cartoons, this is priceless.

I don t know whether the Rothmans July Handicap has any meaning for you, if it did, it is on today. If you have your money on any of the horses do not ask me for advice. I might live in this town but am not aware of the horses that run in this years race. Sorry.

I am replying to your letter of the 30th in an orange recycled envelope, with a pretty address at Flagstaff, the hills all iced and the nude trees in front. Very very pretty. Despite the airmail it took 15 days to arrive.

Perhaps one should begin at the beginning. I cannot really say when it began - or how he came into our lives. Lets call him Bob. He soon ate lunch with us regularly. When we visited family in Verulam he was with us.