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Discusses the management of the kitchens at Charterhouse school and the advantages of having a cookery book. Asks him if his clothing is efficient in the rain. Describes a conversation with Polly and Robert Graves about feelings of loyalty one's regiment over loyalty to one's country. Expresses her thoughts about him being part of the fighting. Discusses the progress of the war. Tells him about Kit Brock’s kidney trouble and about the vests she has sent him.

Describes a visit to Mr and Mrs Wimberly. Asks him if he has received his new underwear and rug. Discusses financial matters concerning investing £130. Discusses Boswell’s Life of Johnson. She intends to take Helen from Prior Fields out to tea. Discusses in detail her opinions on the immorality of extravagance in war time and requests that they sort through their investments. Tells him that they should subscribe to the Guildford Hospital.

Tells him that Clare is sick. Is sad to hear of the death of Mr Porter and expresses her concern for his safety. She has heard from the Brocks and describes a letter she has received from them. Describes the process of dyeing some shoes. Relays news of the Headmaster of Charterhouse and general news about Mrs Green. Discusses the content of his previous letter. Describes the weather and gives him an update on Clare’s health. Tells him she will ask for the coal money from the Greens.

Wishes for his leave to be arranged. Tells him about Violet’s meeting with her cousin and how Clare demands attention. Informs him that Alison is to stay. Asks him if he will go to visit Bob [Robert Morgan, his brother in law] in Boulogne. Tells him about Violet’s father being sent home. Informs him that Raymond may be visiting when he leaves hospital. Apologises for her letters being dull and uninteresting. Discusses their life after the war and her wish to have another baby.

Acknowledges his letter mentioning he might be home on leave soon. Discusses in detail how she would like to meet him in London and what friends to invite over. Expresses her happiness in the possibility of having him home. Asks him about his new accommodation and about Captain Lithgow and Mr Chignall. Discusses the the comforts of home and compares his conditions in the war with those of the poor.

Informs him she is going to London with Bice and Mildred. Updates him on Clare's progress and the meeting with the doctor. Tells him about a letter she received from his mother and discusses him arriving on leave at Birkenhead. Describes a design she helped her father with. Tells him she will search at the Holt for Roderick Hudson by Henry James. Informs him that Trafford has been home on leave.

Friday 8 Dec. evening - Describes in detail the meeting with Mrs Brock. Discusses her opinions on the love of God in their lives. Expresses her thoughts on wanting to be a nicer person and being easier to live with. Discusses the friendship dynamics in the women's group. Expresses her feelings about being depressed and trying to appear cheerful.

Saturday 9 Dec. morning - Tells him about going to the Holt to find the books he wanted and the items she is sending him. Informs him that Olive Smedley and Rachel Dixon are coming to stay. Tells him about Mildred's toes and that the Greens are going home for Christmas.

Saturday 9 Dec. evening - Expresses her fear over the war and hopes that it will end soon. Discusses Clare's progress. Tells him she loves and misses him.

Sunday 10 Dec. morning - Updates him on news from Charterhouse concerning Mr Fletcher the Headmaster. Tells him about the various illnesses going around. Describes a a boy in the naval service receiving a distinguished service cross and asks if he knows him. Tells him they have decided to put on a play at Christmas, The Land of the Heart's Desire by Yeats. She is going to supper with Mrs Brock and expresses her opinions about Duncan Grant.

Monday 11 Dec. evening - Hopes she will hear from him soon and describes the mother's meeting she attended. Tells him about the farmhouse children that came round for tea. Informs him that she has heard from Robert Graves and Mary Anne and that she will give Mary Anne his letter discussing religious education to read.

Tuesday 12 Dec. morning - Tells him about her dream. Updates him on the health of Constance Mussen's baby and Mildred's blisters. Discusses the Christmas visitors they have invited. Describes the contents of the parcel she has sent to him. Adds a postscript describing the outfit he was wearing in her dream.

Tuesday 26 Dec. evening - Asks him about his journey back. Describes her feelings after saying goodbye to him and expresses her love for him.

Wednesday 27 Dec. morning - Describes a visit to Mr Raxworthy's house to help with ferreting. Wishes the war would end. Hopes that the weather is better where he is. Tells him about an intended visit to Mrs Mussen's for tea. Wonders if she will learn to play the flute.

Wednesday 27 Dec. evening - Expresses her love for him and hopes for another child. Tells him that she intends to visit Mary Anne.

Thursday 28 Dec. morning - Describes the weather and tea with the Williams. Tells him about Mr Raxworthy's discussion about telegrams from Germany.

Sunday 31 Dec. evening - Expresses her love for him and her happiness at living with him. Discusses Clare's upbringing. Describes in detail a conversation with Ursula regarding unmarried mothers and the consequences of women being 'impure'.

Monday 1 Jan. morning - Discusses Ursula's thoughts on Bob and Owen O'Malley. Describes Clare playing with Jerry. Tells him about seeing Mr Allen at the station and describes their conversation.

Monday 1 Jan. evening - Expresses her wish to be pregnant with a boy. Discusses a conversation she had with Mary Anne about her Aunt and her children.

Tuesday 2 Jan morning - Describes in detail her hopes that she might be pregnant. Tells him about Bob's journey on the boat. Discusses the writings of Boswell.

Tuesday 2 Jan. evening - Tells him about her day's activities running errands. Describes seeing dapple grey horses in the woods.

Wednesday 3 Jan. morning - Compares Clare's nature to Jean's. Asks him if people in France are feeling optimistic about the war. Expresses her concern for his safety.

Thursday 4 Jan. evening - Discusses her pregnancy symptoms. Describes Clare's sleep pattern and updates him on her progress. Describes the items she has bought for him. Reminisces about his time on leave. Expresses her concern for his safety.

Friday 5 Jan. morning - Discusses reading Peacock Pie and how she is feeling. Describes Clare's morning routine and tells him about her intended activities.

Friday 5 Jan. evening - Expresses how much she misses him. Tells him she is feeling well. Describes a walk with Mildred and Ursula and discusses Ursula's health and her relationship with Mildred. Tells him about hearing from his mother and the trouble her father is having with the chimney.

Saturday 6 Jan. morning - Describes her morning activities. Tells him about David's health and recovery for his aeroplane work.

Sunday 7 Jan. evening - Acknowledges the love in his letters to her. Discusses in detail Oliver Lodge's book. Asks him if he liked Raymond's letters and photographs. Describes a visit from Uncle Berty.

Monday 8 Jan. morning - Describes Clare playing with Jean. Expresses her thoughts about the possibility of being pregnant and hopes for more signs. Asks him if he is still happy and tells him about the items she will send.

Thursday 11 Jan. evening - Tells him she is reading The Life of Jesus and that Mildred is not pregnant. Updates him on her Father's health. Discusses the progress of the war and updates him on her flute lessons. Asks him what he is reading and discusses in detail reading A Shepheard's life. Expresses her love for him.

Friday 12 Jan. morning - Describes the news from the papers concerning the position of Greece in the war. Updates him on her father's health.

Describes her journey to Rotherhill and the health of Aunt Rosamond and Frances. Describes the flute Frances plays and compares it to her fathers. Discusses how active she should be while pregnant. Expresses her thoughts about mental and physical discomfort. Expresses her love for him.

Updates him on her father's health. Expresses her feelings of unhappiness about the war and everyone's state of mind. Tells him she has told the servants about the pregnancy and informs him that Violet is not pleased. Expresses her feelings about the baby being a boy. Tells him that his letters bring her joy and that she is looking forward to having another baby.

Describes moving her father into different rooms because of the cold and his recovery. Updates him on her father's health and her own pregnancy symptoms. Tells him Dr Wyatt's verdict for her father. Is glad to hear is feeling happier. Discusses the progress of the war. Informs him of the baby's due date. Update's him on Clare's progress.

Update's him on her father's health. Is glad that he has been able to meet some friends. Discusses her opinions of Owen, Mary Anne and Bridget. Describes the cold weather and her loathing of it. Tells him that the nurse for her father has been dismissed and herself, Mildred and Marjorie will take over. Update's him on Clare's progress.

Acknowledges his letter of the 31st. Discusses the post and the items she will send him. Tells him about correspondence with a Russian prisoner. Asks him why he was moved. Expresses her wish to be able to go on walks with him. Describes taking a bath and Clare not recognising her. Tells him about Marjorie, Violet, and Rose tobogganing. Discusses the progress of the war. Reassures him she is starting to feel better.

Updates him on her health. Discusses the national service for civilian labour. Debates about getting a young girl to train. Tells him about the items she is trying to send him. Discusses Neville Chamberlin's suggestions that clergymen and doctors should fill in hours with public works and expresses her opinion. discusses the difficulties in getting coal. Tells him she is looking forward to hearing from him and discusses the activities they can do together when the war is over.

Acknowledges his last letters and asks him about his location. Asks him if he has received her letter enclosing one from Mrs Reade. Discusses how Violet is feeling about a second baby. Describes lunch with Mrs Brock and a conversation about Wells and Mr Clutton Brock. Tells him about her conversation with Ursula about his notebook extracts. Informs him his mother is coming to visit.

Describes the weather and the garden. Expresses her hope for the end of the war and wonders what it will be like to have him home. Discusses going climbing if he gets more leave. Discusses the book she's reading and compares it to Richard Feveral. Expresses her opinion about dress attire in Church. Updates him on Clare's progress. Discusses his mother's forthcoming visit.

Reminisces about their time in Italy and about how she is looking forward to Spring. Tells him that David has sent him a letter and discusses going up in an aeroplane. Describes the garden and ordering seeds. Tells him that she has the book on Fountains Abbey and about Mr Britlins's book called The War and After. Tells him about a small fire that started in the nursery. Discusses the progress of the war. Updates him on her father's health.

Acknowledges his letter's of 25 and 26 February. Discusses the progress of the war. Describes the weather. Tells him that Peggy Gregson and Dorothea Lockhart are coming to lunch. Discusses the book Diana of the Crossway. Asks him to tell her more about his General. Updates him on Clare's progress.

Describes taking Clare for a walk and her morning activities. Tells him about an invitation from his mother and why she won't go but tells him she will go to the Isle of Wight instead. Updates him on everyone she has heard from. Expresses how she misses him. Compares her first sightings of cars to Clare's first sightings of aeroplanes. Informs him that Barbara is arriving soon.

Describes in detail trying to find a tent. Tells him about the new laundress soon to be hired at Godalming. Confirms that Ralph has German measles. Describes the weather and asks him about the weather where he is. Informs him that Mildred is meeting bob in London.