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That must have occured to you pet. The A.I.F. would have been my escape dear had marriage inconvenienced me No Nance, I'm not so selfish.

I am sure leave will be granted us after the first two years. If not I'll get a doctors certificate.

Keith bumped into me last night. He's looking well. I mentioned about the mail mix ups but he said little.

The best view I know of Moresby is the view from the coral sea. I'm waiting again for that sight.

Con had something of a nervous breakodwn months ago. I could never feel friendly towards him.

My appetite for strong drink is terribly small. I abhor beer. My limit is a licquer now & again to rid the taste of tinned food, or to coax an appetite to eat it.

I must bid you Oada Ba Mahuta since again darling. I keep hoping for some miracle to work, that would bring us together once more. Let us pray that it may happen. I sleep & dream of over your letter endings & know you are true. Don't let me cause one tiny
wrinkle on your soft skinned brow. I want to find you as fresh & beautiful as ever, darling. Just as I left you
Cheerio again with pangs of love & spirit kisses,

Your loving fiance',
Alan
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