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about my illness & about Laurel going to Queensland. & that was the first I've heard about her going there. I have not even heard from her mother & I'm sure she would have written as soon as she heard of my illness, so you see dear how letters must go astray.
I was indeed very sorry to hear about poor Billy going west. While I was in France I saw thousands & thousands of dead & dying & got so used to it that I never used to worry at all but how different one feels when you learn of one of your own pals going under. Why dear it very nearly made me cry. I do feel so sorry for his mother too.
Of course dear it is very nice to hear you have sent me a parcel & much nicer if I do get it. It's just one big game of chance. I have received three so far, two from Lol & one from Doris but if I don't receive it, it is absolutely no use making enquiries. But anyway Sis I heartily thank you for sending it not only for what it may contain but for such kind & thoughtful