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<p>a4701798.html</p><p>2/ & for the worst. Those days were just lovely & more like Aussie's Spring time than a European one - calm, mild, clear, & sunny. One could not help feeling happy with the glorious sunshine, & life did really seem worth while. The birds with their songs can be heard as soon as we wake (when not on night fatigue) in the mornings & it is just grand to listen to them. Of course Fritz also dispenses "songs", but his are the product of Krupps & spandau & the tone is far from pleasant when coming this way. Rain commenced to fall a day or so ago & now the eternal mud is everywhere. Oh what a country!! - Yes, to be out of.</p><p>Don't know how long we are to remain here in the "Forward Area", but a shift to "somewhere in France" looks & feels imminent @ any moment. Perhaps my next to you will be written from another part of the Front, but so far there's no word. We'll see!</p><p>Les N. paid me another visit several days ago & is still "A1". Owing to our long day-fatigue up near the "Line" I have been unable to re-pay the call, tho. his tent is only ¼ mile distant across what was once green fields & paddocks. Will try & see him B4 we move. He sends the usual wishes, etc. to you all.</p><p>Have not managed to come across "Archie" yet, but am in touch with him per notes & keeping a good look out in case he comes this way. He too sends you his best wishes & regards.</p><p>Had a very pleasant, tho. very short in duration, meeting here on Wednesday last when I ran across young Joe Borthwick (B of 53<sup>rd</sup>.) whose Batt<sup>n</sup>. halted for the night & left per narrow-gauge Railway for an unknown destination next morning. I was 4tunate in seeing Joe, as the Batt<sup>n</sup>. had commenced to en-train ere I know they were here, but I got to where he was in nice time. We had a few moments hasty conversation & I was pleased to learn that he was so well - & he looks it. You might let any acquaintance down your way know that he is still going good-o & that he sends regards etc. It was with a quaking heart that I referred to his twin-brother's death in action, but I had to convey my sympathy, for his loss is ours also.</p><p>I am also in communication with Sam ("Skipper") Drinnan who is awaiting the M.O's (medical officer's) decision as to what is to be done with him. He thinks this side is favorite tho. & very soon. Tells me that Frank Grose is doing good work @ the Warminster Y.M.C.A & is always busy. He expects to be com-</p>