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3. devolved on Leslie, who will probably do it very well - being of a meticulous & petty type of mind.

The question of this transfer is making me feel dissatisfied & discontented. Apparently the C.O. actually signed his letter in England - & then had the whole thing held up, & it is still in that condition. If I see him again, myself he may very easily be bloody minded on account of thinking I am just anxious to get out of the Bn. If I get Muriel to push him - he will probably do the opposite. So I had a talk with Harry Birch today - & we have decided to put the matter in Robert's hands.

Richard Hughes has now taken his company a little way from here - & so I have deserted Leslie, & gone into Richard's room, where I am very comfortable. George has also gone - he was given 20 hours leave to go & see Jean - & spent 13 hours in the train doing it. Wylie(?) seems to get a letter from his wife every day - but is seriously considering - you can