p.

just when these commissions have arrived & which
year they are in. The Army Pay office seem to take
off #3-2-6 a month, which is not very much.
I am quite sure that Gordon is watching everything for
us - & one of these days I shall be able to check up.
Cheer up, darling one - our total income is still #76
a month, of which #23 are allowances, & so free of
tax. The income tax is a hell of a figure, but it has
to be paid for this ruddy war. & so we just have to
face it. Thank God I am a major - it would be
a bit difficult otherwise.
Your descriptions of stories about Max are awfully
interesting & thrilling. I have quite overcome my first
regrets about him not being a girl, & I am dying &
[ ?] to see him, & I feel a great deal of love
for him already. It is quite obvious that he is good
looking & strong little chap, & that he is intelligent
& interesting & has a sense of humour. You produce the
most lovely babies, my darling - & then you have a wonderful
gift & sense for bringing them up. As you said in a
letter, Lisa's dear & sweet character was her own - but
I still believe that your influence & feeling for her
made it possible. And it will be the same with
Max. I like to think that I am a greatly
improved person in the last seven years, & that I
am still improving. You are a wonderful mother, my
sweetheart - & a glorious wife.
You told me about your Vyella [Viyella] nightdresses, & wondered
what my reaction would be. I think it is a jolly good
idea. I know, from my pyjamas, that they make