Box 6 Item 01: Edith S. Thistlethwaite letters and papers, 1914-1923 - Page 66
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one scarcely knows how to breath. Mopping ones face to keep the drops from dropping on to the paper & often so tired nearly fall asleep writing. Now that the weather is cooler & that I shall not have so many temptations to go out, I shall be able to write more.
I have not kept my diary – so suppose my friends of Terang will be disgusted with me. I have not bought a helmet yet, have not been able to get into uniform yet – My abscesses are clearing up beautifully – thought another one would have to be operated upon but thank goodness the foments are dispersing it. Have not gone to Alexandria yet, hope Major will say this morning when I can go. I'm really splendid now, getting quite fat. Still taking stout & am going out every afternoon now. Last Wednesday a party of us when to see "The Scared Carpet," it is supposed to travel to Mecca, & stay covered over some wonderful tomb. Then the next year cut up into small pieces & given to the faithful. There is a new one each year – It is a most beautiful piece of work – Looks like black marie! silk worked with beautiful Egyptian designs of gold, red & green – It is open