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deserves it – I have made verbal application for a course (Company Commanders) at Army School (1 month course). It would be a rest for me – hence my application. I feel sure that I will not be recommended – In many ways the disadvantages of popularity are is too frequently made apparent. For instance the good and safe positions are usually given to officers who are not wanted by their C.O. However say, "Le guerre".

I have just about drifted back into the old channel. Whilst in "blighty", I was made to remember what "Life" was. "Blighty", was my dream for three weeks after my return – I have now been brought back, by stern realities to the fact that I am now "existing" not "living". I really had an awfully good time in dear old "Blighty".

The photo you have of Grandma doesn't do her justice at all. She looks very much better: Aunt Mary believes that she – herself – looks about 23. Aunt Annie and Maggie are dear old souls – Aunt Mary always cross-examined me when I returned after a few hours away. I had to answer like the erring boy. She seemed angry (veiled

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