Wednesday, 11 August, 1943

G. H. N.
11-8-43   

My Own Darling,

Your ordinary letter dated August 1 arrived this morning.  It was such an interesting letter too Darling.

By the tone of your letter you seem to be in a very nice little spot – if only the war was not so near!  How I wish I was there with you.  I can see there is nothing else, but for me to join one of the nursing services and ask to be sent to wherever you may be (some hope of that!)

So you have two Sicilians working for you, have you?  I must admit I do not envy you your job of making them understand you or you understanding them.  I find it bad enough at times making some of my patients understand plain English.

This morning, at 9 a.m., we finished our “take-in” week.  Yesterday we had seven admissions and five discharges, most of the new ones being very ill so I will leave you to guess what it was like.  I know that I was glad when 8 p.m. arrived.  However, that is enough shop.

You do not say in your letter whether or not any more of my letters have arrived.  The air-letter which you mention having written me has not arrived yet.

I do not know whether your Mother has heard any more from you or not as I have not had a letter from her since the one she wrote me telling me about your cable.  Of course, I expect your Mother will be busy as I think that it is next week they go to Cranwell.

I have a book here which I am reading called “Through Soviet Russia” by Major A. S. Hooper.  It is very good.  You know, after the war I would like to go to Russia, just to see things for myself.  Of course, I cannot see it happening but I can keep on wishing.  I shall have many more important jobs on hand and you know what they are don’t you Darling?

It was grand reading the end of your letter Dear telling me how much you still love me.  Yes, I too get very impatient at times, for this war to end, so that we can be with each other again and all our dreams and plans can materialise.  However, we are going in the right direction with the war.  Every day seems to bring fresh good news.

That is all this time Darling.  You have all my love as always. 

Ever yours, Grace xxxxxx


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