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have bitten off far more than they can chew. We can't afford
to lose - Imagine the terrible consequences. That,
darling, is enough reason to give up part of our lives,
and [some?] gratitude to the British.

Owen [ran?] tenth in the junior N.C.O's course
which was quite a good effort against older [corporals?]
(and a few Sgts.)

It slipped my memory to congratulate May & Jeff on
their 1st wedding anniversary. Would you tell them
for me? How close May was to sharing your lonliness
is hard to believe. No need to tell her how she should
make the best of life before opportunity is no longer
there. I hope for May's sake there is no partings.

Dunwich with its pitiable inmates is terribly
depressing. I went only once, but never again. Quite a
number are mental (with or without disease)
Wasn't your inquisitiveness a little indiscreet, pet?

I do remember the woman you mentioned - she
was friendly with Hazel. The family interested me
very little. That seems a tragic accident of her s. in law's.

Have you read "Cruise of the Firecrest?" The author,
a single handed sailor, is at present in the harbour.
His 25ft launch has just brought him from Tahiti.

The gale continues to howl & drive through the
cracks in the hut. It is quite chilly. I run a full
mile before training each night without being
winded.