Box 6 Item 01: Edith S. Thistlethwaite letters and papers, 1914-1923 - Page 49
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[Page 49]
until after 9. p.m. to know what we had to do. Told to go back to The Palace, so we returned to our old beds – not a soul to tell us even where to sleep – just find out for ourselves.
Next day not a word about where we were to go or what to do. I spent the bed day in bed, felt ill – the other 9 did not know what to do, sat around awaiting events. Our luggage out in the boiling sun on the Piazza all day. Next morning (Thursday)was 5 of us were told at 9.30. a.m. to be ready by 10.15. a.m. to go on duty at "Atelier" 1st Auxiliary Convalescent Depôt. It is really a overflow hospital from here – well we were very glad to be of use to someone. Am in luck's way Major Webb is the principal Medico & Miss Cornwall is Matron they gave us a great welcome, so we are very happy also very busy. The hospital is managed splendidly, so get a day off duty once a fortnight. I am to get next Saturday