14.7.17
BEF
Dear Brethren
I suppose you are wondering what has become of me lately. Well I have been on a course of wireless lately away from the company but am back again now. Only just received Gladys letter this morning telling me of her success. I must congratulate the little puss on her splendid performance and trust she will be as successful in her future Exams. So Elsie D has attained her ambitions in the Scholastic world I suppose. The next thing I suppose will be her engagement. Do you know whether such a thing is in progress. Suppose Bowly Bill is full of love now a days. I hope he did not persist in sing some of the love dirges to Geo & I used to pull his leg over. See what was the favourite Cucoo Sucoo Singly merrily if he did Geo & I will make it warm for him one of these days. Re Dolly H Yes I think that should be very nice. So Uncle Will will have one off his shoulders. Suppose it wouldn’t be convenient for any of you to be at the wedding. I am writing this under the trees in the grounds of a lovely chateau. One can ramble all about the woods round about here keeping out of the strong sun. As the weather is very warm with occasional thunderstorms.
I went to a cinema show the other night and enjoyed a good laugh. I suppose the allotment is at its best now. We are getting new potatoes now which is quite a luxury after the scarcity. The King was knocking about a few days ago but I did not see him myself. I haven’t written to Geo lately but must drop him a line soon. Shouldn’t be surprised if he’s basking at the sea side. The Huns seem to have put the wind up the Londoners lately altho a lot can be remedied I don’t see how it can altogether be avoided ce La Guerre. Well I think this is all this time. Hoping you are all OK. Remember me to all enquiring friends. Could just do with a game at bowls on the Jolly Sailor with Par. Cheerho
Fred