Wednesday, 25/ Thursday, 26 August, 1943

G.H.N.

25-8-43   

My Own Darling,

I thought that I would start writing this to-night but as it is nearly time for lights out I doubt whether or not I shall get it finished.

Your letter dated August 10^th arrived yesterday.  I was getting a bit worried as I had not heard from you for about a fortnight.  It was a relief to get your letter and to know that you are keeping safe and well.

I was glad to hear that my letters are reaching you alright.

I am pleased to say that I am back on duty again.  Yesterday was my first day on and I did feel tired.  Sister sent me off again at 5 p.m. and I was ready for it too.  However, I am feeling quite alright now and as usual, up to my neck in work.

26-8-43

This morning’s post brought me another letter from you, Darling.   It was dated August 17^th and numbered 46 so number 45 has to turn up yet.  Your letters are always so thrilling my Dear.

So you got to hear about Kit and I going to Barnsley!  I did not mention it as I did not think you would be interested.  Of course, I do not believe in such things – or at least – I didn’t but I am just waiting to see how things turn out before I commit myself.  I can tell you that it took a lot of persuasion on Kit’s part before I eventually went.  As I said before I am just going to “wait and see”.

I was feeling a bit fed up with everything when I came off duty this morning but your letter cheered me up.

You see it is Sister’s half-day and I should go to a lecture at 2.30 p.m.  Of course we both cannot be off the ward together.  When I told her that I had a lecture she nearly exploded.  She came out with a long list of grievances about how much she had to give up etc, etc.  As if I could help there being a so and so lecture.  The old cat!  I got tired of hearing her that I said “Very well Sister – I will see Sister Tutor”.  That meant another argument with the latter.  However, after about five minutes sermon as to why I should not have my lecture changed she said I could go next week instead.  Of course, that pleased the ward Sister so I expect she will be a bit pleasanter when I get back on duty.

Here I am Darling, telling you all these petty little troubles when I expect you have enough of your own out there!

There is just a faint possibility that I might get home this week-end.  Of course, as yet it is only my idea, but I think that if I approach the “powers that be” carefully I might get it.  I seem to have got such a collection of things here that I want to take home.

A clock has just struck 1 p.m. so I guess it is time I said Au-Revoir my Darling.

Always your own, Grace   xxxxxxxxx

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