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… of the British School at Athens, where Cook (the Director) kindly introduced me; my enthusiasm for the organisation of the sherd-store was even so keen that I immediately offered on your behalf, to Cook, to leave him some of our fragments to complete his sample. But the strictness of the customs Greek authorities did not allow me to carry out this project. We shall see on your return whether there is reason to resume this project. Everyone in Nicosia was very friendly, and shortly before my departure I attended an evening at the Chief Commissioner's. (I did not leave cards at the Governor's, wishing to leave that task to you when you come). I found my family in good health and resumed work at the Louvre. Paris is at once calm and lively, the effect of the strikes is now felt only through a few power cuts … continues
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