The rain it raineth not, and our water supply is dwindling steadily. We have, s0 far, only had about 43 inches of rain this month, instead: of 15 inches, the average rainfall, As April was also'a dry month we are very short at the moment, and Mr. Cooper's drains are most unsavoury. The temperature is high but. the weather is pleasant, as there is generally alight breeze in the evening to temper the beat.
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