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-8- importance is exalted if he can annoy and insult. The more illustrious the game, the more he likes it. He was so rude to Gjerstad one day that G. knocked him down and ordered him out of the house. I am not that athletic. And I am not the director of the expedition, in a position to answer for the consequences.
I sent him the Lapithos list, minus tombs 30A, 31B, 35B, 37B, 39-50, which I could not find. I didn't mention the lack in my letter, as I am sure that he will never look at the lists beyond the first two pages.
Hoping to see you Monday, I am yours truly, Pete
P.S. I decided not to enclose D's. letter, so as to have it if I call on Hilton.
[bracketed: [inserted: 19 Jan] Another truck arrived, with no note or bill for £10, and a verbal request from Dikaios to send money to buy more cases. I told the driver to give the bill to Dikaios, that he, & not I, was responsible for the shipment, and said that my letter explained my stand on the case situation.]
Bracketed: Reply 28 Jan.
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