July 24, 1917 pg3

II.

quite that far, I mean the front line
since I have been sick. We have
been under shell fire though,
at long range. Oliver is anxious
to get up to the front, but since
I've been there myself, I'm not in
any hurry. I'm feeling fine though
now. Oliver is also looking well.
We are trying to outdo on another
in growing brushes on our upper lips.
Both are a fairly good crop.

The other crops are good too. Haying
is pretty well over and the rye is ripe.
I presume the garden party was a
big success as there weren't any others
in Granton.

So Pearl Ridley is married. Give
her my best wishes for a long and
happy matrimonial life. They will
miss her greatly at home, but such
is life. I had a letter from Lorne
just lately. Does he sing in
the choir now. Who usually takes

II.

quite that far, I mean the front line
since I have been sick. We have
been under shell fire though,
at long range. Oliver is anxious
to get up to the front, but since
I've been there myself, I'm not in
any hurry. I'm feeling fine though
now. Oliver is also looking well.
We are trying to outdo on another
in growing brushes on our upper lips.
Both are a fairly good crop.

The other crops are good too. Haying
is pretty well over and the rye is ripe.
I presume the garden party was a
big success as there weren't any others
in Granton.

So Pearl Ridley is married. Give
her my best wishes for a long and
happy matrimonial life. They will
miss her greatly at home, but such
is life. I had a letter from Lorne
just lately. Does he sing in
the choir now. Who usually takes