p.

6.

I suppose - but I cannot see any definite goal to
aim for, such as I had for the command of the
Coy. It is annoying really; because I feel complete
confidence in myself - I would like to be a Lieut
Col - get a bigger job & see what I can make of
it, & perhaps get into a position to influence my
own future. But I'm afraid this job is very much
of a cul-de-sac - & about the only real chance of
a move is for me to agitate to go to the 1st Bn
in which case I would go as a Capt. - & lead
a Coy into battle - which you would not like at
all - although I feel tempted at times. I always
remember my promise to you & also my own
paramount & overwhelming desire to come back
to you safe & sound.

Friday Aug 22nd I stopped rather abruptly last night to change
into long trousers & go to the Garrison cinema & see
Fred Astaire & Eleanor Powell in Broadway Melody
of 1940. They really do dance superbly & it is such
pleasure to watch them. I believe it is the first
time I have seen her, & though her face is not too
beautiful, one does not need to look at it much-
her legs are so shapely & she dances so well - far
better than Ginger Rogers.

On Wednesday we had rather a boozy party. I think
I told you about calling on some chaps of the
Motor Torpedo Boats & how they had signed up