Item 02: Arthur Henson Smith letters, 8 January 1917-19 August 1919 - Page 227
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girl persevered with me for some time endeavouring to initiate me into the mysteries of some sort of 'rag' with little apparent success, during which time I gracefully jumped on her dainty little shoes many times and oft until in sheer desperation I excused myself and sought solace in the cool night air. Dejected and disgusted I hailed a welcome passing taxi and ere the dance was half over was well on my way to the hotel and things I was more conversant with. Need I explain why I "regrettably declined" all further invitations to similar functions?
During my 14 days stay I ran into many pals also on leave. You might tell Bert that a lot of my leave was spent in the company with Col. Frank Derham, Col Harold Riggall, Col Wally Churchus, Col