Friday, 12 February, 1943 - Grace's letter

General Hospital Annexe
Selston
Notts.       

My Precious Darling,

Just a short letter enquiring if you arrived safely and what kind of journey did you have?

For myself – I arrived here a little earlier than I expected and was just in time for supper – thank goodness.

How do you feel Darling after our brief time together – a nervous wreck or on top of the world?

It has made me feel more anxious than ever that this war should end as quickly as possible.

I am so glad that you managed your 48 hours but I suppose you will be feeling as unsettled this morning as I am feeling and just longing for the day when there will be no more “Goodbyes” to be said at stations.

Wasn’t Wednesday night heavenly, Precious?  The thrill of being held in your arms again was – well – I cannot describe it.

Every time we see each other, the parting becomes harder.  Tho’ I don’t suppose I shall ever have the pain of being parted from you for a long time again – and then Darling – the next time our parting will not be long.

Here am I – going over things that we talked about when we were together but I like talking about them and I suppose you do too.

And now I must finish but I promise you a longer letter this weekend.

Bye my love.  Yours ever, Grace  xxxxxxx

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