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or elsewhere takes a long time to
reach its destination - It is always
just a few days behind the men --
which is most disappointing to them --
so do not think you are neglected
if you do not hear as often - as
you might - I have written several times
already -- so what I've already written
may be a repetition - so please s'cuse.

Did any of us tell you how
splendid Lesley looks in his uniform
and it does seem a joke that he
is instructing the "Kee-Wees" [kiwis] -- does it?
We are all wondering how much longer
we will remain at R -- Anything is
better than Texas though -- nothing but
Kitchen Police and the awful heat.

Your Mother and Father invited me
to the Commercial Club for Lunch --