Item 02: Arthur Henson Smith letters, 8 January 1917-19 August 1919 - Page 57
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[Page 57]
turned my back but the lady caught my arm and when I turned round I was naturally surprised & confused to see Mrytle Bostock. Naturally, too, I was very pleased to meet an old girl pal so far away from home. One never meets anyone one knows over here unless they be soldiers. I had tea with Myrtle, Harry & a nurse friend and a great old yarn about Melbourne & old Sorrento days. She is a very pretty girl & quite sporty. As Harry was engaged the next day I had the pleasure of taking her to dinner & to a theatre & I enjoyed her company immensly.
By the way Bert Ratcliffe was singing at the Albert Hall whilst I was over there but I didnt go to see him.
I'm afraid I neglected our relatives over there a bit but really the time