Letters from Isabel Fry to 'Spirou' Much of this correspondence concerns the ailments of Isabel Fry. The envelopes are addressed to Madame J.S. Dubois., but most letters begin with 'Dear Spirou'. Perhaps this was a pet name. Noteable letters include; 16 February 1947 - Fry discusses 'coal', this is probably in refernce to the formation of the National Coal Board; also includes a version of the nurery rhyme Sing a Song of Sixpence where the maid ends up with all the money. It is not clear whether this is a Socialist version of the rhyme, or a parody on Socialism. 25 NOvember 1956 - Fry is encouragig the marriage of Francine; discusses difficulties of young women with children in her village; the Hungarian genocide; Teilhard de Chardin. 31 December 1956 - rise in popularity of Roman Catholocism in England; power of the church compared ot Communism; teaching English to Hungarian refugees. 7 January 1957 - to 'my very dear one'. This letter repeats much of 31 Decmeber 1956 - perhaps it is to someone other than 'Spirou'. 15 January 1957 - Fry is sending a letter from Dorothy Garrod for Spirou to read; concerns about new cabinet in government; story of Vilma's family who were taken to Siberia. 28 December - recalls Christmas celebrations; hosted a 'quiet party to... over-burdened women for whom Xmas has meant more work'; serious problems with a 'Frenchman' who 'tied to twice toforce himslef on Vilma and then told me I was stupid to regard this as serious'. Includes a poem about a cat, 'For Rikki' These letters are signed 'B' c.1947-1958