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gun and the crew were in the line
for quite a stretch this time.
We can see a couple of Fritz shells
when they come over viz "Minnie Wafers" and
"Rum Jars" and I sure have a wholesome
respect for them. They sure do make a mess.
I saw Jim Brooks the other day and he
looks fairly well.
The mud and water were pretty bad this
last trip, and the rats also "itchy coos" made
their rounds as usual, but you would be
surprised to know how much fun we get
even out of discomfort. If one took everything
seriously the lunatic asylum would be
working overtime.
There is a great picture here tonight. A
fairly large room (formerly a stable) a fire and
about 15 men gathered around The wind
whistles through many unseen places
but everybody is happy. Some are playing
cards, others writing or having a sing song.
Where we run short reading material we
read our clothes, and usually find much
news of a stratchy variety.
If Oliver does come over the winter will
be fairly on its way by the time he reaches