"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 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 Eoghan Ó Tuairisc, Lock House, to Rita Kelly, giving an account of a reading he did in Kilkenny in great detail, as well as the telephone conversation he had with Leo who had returned from Germany.

Letter from Eoghan Ó Tuairisc, Lock House, to Rita Kelly, thanking her for her letter. He says she should travel south with Gela if she could manage it at all for the experience. He gives her all his news.

Letter from Eoghan Ó Tuairisc, Lock House, to Rita Kelly saying that he misses her. He says that Maurice in very nice, and that they have great chats. Tells her about a visit from her father, who was in great form. That night he was working on printer's queries relating to the Ó Cadhain translation.

"Letter from Eoghan Ó Tuairisc, Lock House, to Rita Kelly, saying that her letters are great. He gives a detailed exposition of feeling like a stranger in a strange place. He recounts a dinner party with some friends, and that he had a cheque from RTE who want to serialise ""L'Attaque""."