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likely to this year.

The news is most alarming again in the East. I can see us doing some big sacrifices yet. the very idea of an enemy coveting Australia is a totally new fear. Sometimes
I can't realise danger is so close.

You should get an eyeful of my batman. He's barely in his teens & as cute as only a darky can be. There's everything kept so tidily now. Our mess is almost completed - it is wonderfully select & peaceful. No inebriates or smells to disturb your sleep, no animal behaviour to contend with. I am beginning to feel aristocratic, believe it or not.

Lt Hartnell brought his fiancee here where they married. She is a beautiful young woman. I didn't go to the ceremony but am told how lovely it was.

Jeff can expect a letter from me next mail. The wireless is mocking me as it often does. "will ye no come back again" is the song. my mood is continually in harmony with music, joyous or sad, patriotic or swing. I'll do everything in my power to answer that song darling. Do find happiness in my unfailing love for you - I sincerely want you to.

Cheerio for the present with the passion & love 13 months has denied me.

Your lonely Fiance'
Alan