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may it he would like, to get back at him
a little I suppose --- He never would [underlined] but he
anticipated that he would enjoy reciprocating
a little I suppose ---

We are feeling very tired as we were up
at 4 45[double underlined] a.m. yesterday & at five the day
before & traveling before day break --- I suppose
that sounds very easy to you dear compared
to things you [underlined] no doubt are doing
in getting - your training. I suppose it
is at least as strenous [strenuous] as ever if not
more [underlined] so.! The war news continues so
good that we are much encouraged Allies
still drawing back the Germans! ---

Goodnight dearest one --- God be with
you wherever you are.

Worlds of love from each of us
Your devoted mother
R. Helen Bates