Item 04: G. O. Hawkins letters to his family, 2 January 1915-November 1917 - Page 14
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The signposts of civilisations are so heavy that no opportunity remains for the one in a hundred to be himself
To deny is one of Gods cruellest of laws
To promise, is one which leads all men to action
The promise is for youth
The denial for age
Truth is but a worn-out currency which youth knows not is cancelled
Now dearest of women my wife I send you all the best wishes for a Xmas of
cheer and good health
Glad you are so near to Mother and that good old Jack has cards with the best of little people in the world. Tell them there are beautiful mats here just like the magic mats of fairy tales and most wonderful lamps hanging in splendid old mosques where you have to take your shoes off before going in. I shall have time later perhaps to see and tell but at present our ears are alert as it were for the Hun who is creeping near this railway like a poisonous centipede
Xmas cheer to all
Love to my children
Love to you dear