William Ambrose Cull letter diary, 1915-1918 - Page 403
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[Page 403]
Somme Winter Campaign
Le Sars
until he changes his name, and then I should wish to see him to thank him. A chap who can read out aloud to chaps a letter from his wife in which she pleads for him to send her a little money, and in which she says that when she returns from her work, she is so exhausted she almost faints, is a mean thing, and he can be nothing short of a despicable cad who can say "I think the bas---d would faint. He talked to Cecil of his brother who "kicked the bucket". Cecil introduced me to him – I said a few words to him but 'twas eneough: he cannot look in Your eyes.
I have just received a parcel from England (from You thro' Aunt Mary)
I must close – I am cold, and sleepy. Much love and many kisses from Your loving son and brother – Will