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It was one which the civilians in their flight had left behind in their once beautiful home. How many times have I wished that I could play a piano and play it well.

We returned via the old tow path along the Somme River all the way. The water was dark and sombre looking with a quiet smooth surface except where it rushed over the weirs.

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News still good. The germans have retired a long way and the 8th Bde. is following up. I came off parade at 12.30 p.m. and was told to report B.O.R. as soon as possible which I did and after a hasty meal bolted off on a cycle with L/cpl. Grinter to meet the Staff Captain in Proyart

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