Saturday, 17 - Sunday, 18 July, 1943

Grimethorpe

17-7-43                                                                                                    (42)

My Own Darling,

It is very late – 11.45 p.m. and I have just returned from number 19.  Your father escorted me nearly as far as the “Manor Inn”, together of course with Kiltie.

There was a beautiful full moon shining and it certainly was a lovely night or to describe it better – a romantic night.  How I wished that you were walking by my side, Darling.  As that could not be I decided that I would pen you a few lines to let you know how much I still love you.  No Precious, I do not think it is possible to tell you how much I love you – my love is too deep for that.

That is only one way that I can really describe my love towards you and you are too far away for that.

Your letter dated July 3rd arrived yesterday.  Your Mother also received your letter which she gave me to read.  I was sorry to hear about the terrific heat you are having in your part of the world.  That is one of the things I do not envy you.  I know how much you used to dislike excessive heat in England.  I can quite understand you wearing only a towel!

Yes, I did pull Vera’s leg about her opening my letter by mistake.  She was having quite a “to do” with herself over it.  She said that she just read the first few words and realised that it was mine.  I told her that it might have been for her, that you might have changed your affections!!  With that she promptly threw her slipper at me.

I really must retire for the night now Darling.  Mother has just reminded me that it is late so – Goodnight.

Sunday.  18-7-43

I never seem to get a letter written in one attempt these days.  I suppose it is that nothing spectacular happens in Grimethorpe to tell you about.  For instance, to-day has been spent in helping with the housework this morning, sewing a dress for Mother this afternoon (Sunday too – disgusting) and sitting with Vera this evening.

Vera was going to write you to-day but I begged her Air Letter from her so I am afraid she has had to put it off until another day.

Kit is coming to-morrow.  I think that she will stay until Friday or Saturday.  I will show her all the beautiful scenes of Grimethorpe.  I think they are even better than Askern.

Once again Darling I come to the end of my letter so until to-morrow Au-Revoir.

Yours always, Grace   xxxxxxxx

 

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