October 20. “Am off to Pune for a day or two, Button.

Am dreading this trip because of a bad back but Dost refuses to listen. He’s fixed his meeting for 10.30 in the morning which means we’ll have to leave latest by 8.”

“Like the past breaks, I’m sure you’ll enjoy yourself once you are out of the house.”

“I hope so. Will talk once I’m back.”

“I’ll miss you. Send me an email from wherever you are.”