Letter from Natasha B.

Greetings Iruchka!

It's little Lena 's mother who is writing to you - if you remember the one whom you held in your arms on the way to Odessa - we really did appreciate the comfort and cosiness which we had throughout the journey and your cheerful company. It seemed like we were on another planet when we got on the bus and it was completely different from what we were used to. May your kindness never cease and your goodness know no bounds.

Do give Koen our very best wishes (now all our toy mice and rabbits are called Koen and the dolls are called Ira) and Lena is asking me when you might be coming to stay - so we will be expecting you! Once again thank you very much indeed! Do Write!

Lena and Natasha