Feature Letter of December 16th, 2025
Charman, Frances
Dear Bernice:
Have just finished drill, and were we terrible today. Having a big review on Saturday, too. Couldn't hear the commander for one thing-the wind is blowing so badly. The lake is churning like Niagara.
Well, I think Washington is going over their Xmas list and found us. We had a meeting Monday night with our commanding officer. He said we had warnings to be ready. He couldn't say what day or hour, but soon. It may be a few days, or it may be a couple of weeks, but we are inclined to think days. Of course I'm not ready-never am. Always something needed, and what with doing a bit of Xmas shopping am plumb broke. Just wrote Mildred to wire me some money. I am going to miss it here as it is very nice since cooler weather, but will be glad to get going somewhere.
Have written Papa and Gladys and the girls. I do hope we stay now until the first of the year. Until after Xmas, and after pay day....I am so glad I got home and saw everyone. Feel so sorry for those who had their leaves cancelled. A bunch were to leave Friday for Xmas leave-the Harlowe girl from Truro was one. Such is life in the army.
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