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8.

absolute bugger- I am furious + dejected + wiser too
The complacency here is terrific- the New Statesman
would call it Brook Poppery. But people do not
want trouble or unpleasantness, + will bury their
heads + blind their eyes to avoid it. It will be
bloody troublesome + fucking unpleasant if the Nazis
have a go at Palestine. You would really think
that the command would be plesed that somebody, like
myself was taking an interest responsibility. But no I am
looked upon as rather a nuisance + an embarrasment. I
really believe - + when I tried to see the Area Cmdr
the day before, yesterday, I was merely informed that
he knew the situation. God, but its awful. I have tried
really hard the last few days to do something about it
but it is impossible- I feel very browned off +
disappointed I do wish I was more important + had
more authority. As it is I always have the feeling of
being told to mind my own business + just attend to
my own job. I am really beginning to understand the
saying that we muddle through- + always win the last
battle. The trouble is the expense which is thousands of
unnecessary lives lost + months of time wasted - + you
+ I kept apart. It is difficult to feel contented with
it darling- but you must please try to do so.
I must post this one off. I am dying to hear more
from you about Cambridge - [illegible] have gone all
wrong again.

I will pray & hope for better news - & you must too.
And until it comes, I love you my darling. & long
for you & Maxie & think always & only of you. XXX
Harry.