King diary, 1 April-31 August 1917 / James Clive Selwyn King - Page 45

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[Page 45]

25th Aug.
Much has taken place since I last wrote in this diary. Today nurse gave me this, & asked me if I wanted it. I am in Hospital (Brit.) No. 2 Stationary at Abbeville. It's worse than in the line – for 3 days I've lain here to my recollection & had not even a dressing on my wound. The doctor a real flash sort comes in sometimes, looks at one or two & goes to play tennis. All that I see done in the ward is "red tape". If a patient dares

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