Friday, 3 December, 1943 - Grace's letter

G.H.N.                                                                                          (74)

3-12-43             

11-45 pm

My Own Darling,

I have been trying to write a sea-letter to you for the last four days but have got no further than the first two lines.  Having a spare half hour to-night I decided that I would write you this air-letter and make another attempt at writing your sea-letter in the near future.

I have no fresh news for you since I last wrote at the beginning of the week.  I still do not know when I shall get home.  It cannot be too soon as I am so tired.  What I would give for a night in bed!

I am afraid that there is nothing else for me to look forward to these next “nights-off” other than a night in bed – or at least – five nights in bed.  My other night duties have such happy memories for me Darling.  I did not mind in the least not going to bed until the early hours of the morning.  How marvellous the day will be when we have no need to say “Good-night” at the most unearthly hours.  Darling, that day cannot be too soon for me.  I suppose that before any of our plans can materialise this - - war will have to be won.

Christmas is almost upon us and it makes me wonder what we shall be doing next year at this time and if this war will be over.

So once again you have moved.  I cannot say that I am surprised as I have been expecting that news in each one of your letters for the past few weeks.  You are certainly getting around!  I am looking forward to your sea-letter telling me about (or at least, as much as you can) about your interesting journey.

So, you have mislaid my photograph!  Well Darling, I will see what I can do about having another one taken for you.  I will not get another copy of that one as I now wear my bonnet and strings (sound like an old lady, don’t I?) so I will have another one taken.  Of course, if you would prefer one taken of me in mufti – just say so.

Once more Darling, before I close I will tell you just how much I love you and how much I am longing for the day when you return.  Until that day my Dear, you have all my love.  Take care of yourself Darling. 

Always your own, Grace   xxxxxxx

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