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at easily 30 miles per hour. Too late to back fire, I made a run for the flank. I made it o.k. but turned about to see my boys right in its path. Well I ran back some distance & guided them out in the nick of time, I'll admit I felt terrible for a while.

I must ask you, pet, under the present circumstances it would rather embarass me if you wrote even a few lines to Tucky. Perhaps I can't tell you the reasons that make it so. - you need to live in a camp to understand.

I can't even have my wishes owing to propriety. Owen & I haven't been able to meet for many weeks, although I paid him a few calls while he was away on duties.

The town is rather busy in making funds for the Comforts Club, this past few weeks. There is a popular girl contest. Gosh it's funny. Every one of the dozen single girls are the compitors [competitors]. This means that one has to patronize the others' dances or socials else the men dance with each other. I've been on duty every social night, - A coincidence isn't it? The excuse is getting pretty worn though.

I heard that Liet [lieutenant] Wort paid £16 for his uniforms. The Army allows you £3.15.0. I guess he can afford it. I'm thankful I am senior to him even if by only 6 weeks.

Today I have both my arms out of action & am trying to hold the pen through the bandages. I asked for a holiday when I felt my body needed it but that indiscretion cost me