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study it after French might help me into some other good billet, as for instan[ce] "Customs". You can see that I'm a waster now! Can't you! I want money for nothing – at least I'm prepared to work hard with my brains but I'm –– if I am with my hands.
I should get a good hefty pension from the Commonwealth, but of course I'm not backing on it. Tell me what allotment you draw now. I changed it 1st. December 16. I believe we pay half our hotel bill and of course all our expenses. C'est la guerre!
I can walk just a little way without crutches – a few yards. My action is somewhat like a coach on a rocky road. Excuse this horrible attempt.
All my love and many kisses to all.Your loving and aff. son & bro.Bill
If Jess hasn't written to Malta please tell her not to.Bill.
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