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Lastly, the shared part (meals etc.) is reduced to the terrace, but we are in the hot and dry period, and Aitken leaves at the end of the month.
The date of his departure therefore seems the only important point of these material questions, for in fact this situation a little tight and complicated will last only a few days.
For the kitchen, I had to take back last year's cook who was the only one available for the moment. He is helped in the house by a young girl who still has a great deal to learn but seems to combine the few required qualities.
I believe I wrote to you that I had rented in Famagusta a "Morris Minor" of the Dauphine type, which is not prepared for an elegance contest but whose recently rebuilt engine is excellent.
Furthermore, its owner has a garage in Famagusta where, in case of trouble, the repair will be carried out at his expense and he will provide us with another car during the time of immobilisation.
The prices charged this year for these hires seemed very high, and after various consultations, including that of Mr Megaw, it appears that the £ 60 for a month are extremely correct.
Lastly, this car consumes about 6 l per 100 Kms, which at the price of Cypriot petrol is practically nothing.
For the house, I brought from Beirut 4 sheets, 4 pillowcases, 6 towels, 4 wash gloves, 2 blankets (if needed I will take Aitken's after his departure) for the moment they are still superfluous.
We have magnificent weather without any cloud, about 30 to 33° in the shade at 9 h and 40 to 43° in the sun.
Lastly, situation absolutely quiet here and in the surroundings. Engomi has had no incident this year and people have made no remark about Aitken, Michael being the only one in the secret.
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