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Monday, 1 January 1917

Fine. Travelling in the train till 2pm. We got out at a place called Bailleul (about 10 miles from Armentiers) and went out to a farm about 7 miles out & picketed the horses & the men slept in the barns. I was on horse picket all night.   Well I dont want to spend next New Years day like this.   We can hear the guns going all day & night.

Aye free, aff han', your story tell
When wi' a bosom crony;
But still keep something to yoursel
Ye scarcely tell to ony.
Conceal yoursel as weel's ye can
Frae critical dissection;
But keek thro' ev'ry othe right man
Wi' sharpened sly inspection.

  

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