"Letter from Eoghan Ó Tuairisc, Lock House, to Rita Kelly. He recounts an exhibition he and Maurice undertook to Lock House, and the colours on the sky and water. They spent their time going through the books and manuscripts, he couldn't take much. He found a copy of the short story ""Mac an Aba"" which he wanted for the collection. He gives her news of people visiting, and that he had feared that he had burned the third saucepan but it was ok. He comments that he had been in touch with Alan Tongue in relation to the ""Carolan"" broadcast. He is putting together a collection of short stories in Irish and finds they have ""an appealing naivete & a stylistic purity which is pleasing"". Thanks her for her first letter and tells her to take things easy. ""P.S. I have just burned another pot""."

Letter from Eoghan Ó Tuairisc, Lock House, to Rita Kelly. commenting that he had re-read her letter all day. He tells her not to overwork there. Gives her news of a visit to Ida and Harry, as well as his day's activities.

Letter from Rita Kelly, Runwinkel, to Eoghan Ó Tuairisc, Lock House, telling him of her long chat with Gela.

Letter from Eoghan Ó Tuairisc, Lock House, to Rita Kelly, telling her of a friend of Maurice's, Gerry, who had brought a load of food from Maurice's girlfriend in Dublin to them. He says life is dull without her.

Letter from Rita Kelly, Ruhwinkel, to Eoghan Ó Tuairisc, telling him about the good times she is having with Gela.

Letter from Rita Kelly, Ruhwinkel, to Eoghan O TUairisc, Lock House, wondering how Halloween is going for him. Asks if he would do the Edinburgh books for her. She tells him about her visit to Keil.

Letter from Rita Kelly, Ruhwinkel, to Eoghan Ó Tuairisc, Lock House, giving her news, and discussing how long she expects to be in Padborg.

"Letter from Eoghan Ó Tuairisc, Lock House, to Rita Kelly, hoping this letter will catch her before she departs for Padborg. Tells her of a visit from Ida the previous Sunday. Comments that he is working on the ""Chickenwaddling"" script, and says that he really wants her home for Christmas."

"Letter from Eoghan Ó Tuairisc, Lock House, to Rita Kelly thanking her for her letter, and that he is delighted that she is making friends and getting on. He forwards a letter from Arlen House. Says that he is re-reading ""Moby Dick"" at the moment, and gives her news of the neighbours."

Letter from Rita Kelly, Abend, to Eoghan Ó Tuairisc, Lock House, thanking him for his letter as she had left her friends and the day dragged a bit. She wishes him all the best in Kilkenny, and gives him news of her friends there.