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be self sacrificing, desirous
of giving all regardless of
what capacity one gives in, true.

And, of course, I don't
know what supplementary con
dition there might have been
to your proposition. You see
how futile it is, and the more
I want to talk with you -
Kismet! -

I've some news! I have at-
tained the first rung on the ladder.
Last night I made seven flights
and was lached before the
assembled multitude, making
four trips with our little
moniteurs, one with the Chef
de piste (French commanding
officer) to inspect my flying,
and then my first two flights
alone. We had been delayed
for several days on account