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Expresses her wish for his leave to come soon. Tells him about Violet's father's job change and describes her tea with Mrs Brock. Describes a conversation with Mr Brock about religion. Discusses her thoughts about curiosity in love and discusses arrangements for when he is on leave. Intends to write to his mother.

Informs him that she intends to leave for London and Violet is giving her a lesson in washing in preparation for her absence. Violet intends to stay with them and not join the war effort. She has suggested Violet visit her mother twice a month. Discusses her thoughts on being clever and what makes people clever. Expresses her wish for future sons not to be classically educated. Hopes he will get news of leave soon. Intends having tea with Mrs Reade. Hopes he has had her parcels and will send him another cake. Tells him he has had a letter from Geoffrey Keynes.

Describes the weather. Expresses her anxiety over the danger he is in and discusses her thoughts on his happiness in adventure. Discusses the details of his previous letter and reassures him about his feelings towards their own troops being shelled by their own guns being his fault. Discusses the issue of men and work. Describes a trip to the river that her father and Mildred made with Clare and the Cockerell children. Describes a letter she received from Marjorie about life on the farm. Tells him her father was amused by his retort regarding potatoes.

Reminisces about their wedding day and looks forward to the birth of their baby. Tells him that Ursula, Cottie, and Mr O'Malley are expected to join him. Informs him of a statement received from Stephenson Harwood & Co where she is profiting from the sale of timber. Expresses her distaste for profiting from the war. Discusses further money issues. Asks for Mr Garrets address for Aunt Agnes. Tells him of her intention to unpack her paints and continue with her china painting. Breaks off for lunch.

Afternoon - Thanks him for his letter. Hopes that his experience of the hotel in Pen y Pass is a good one.

Expresses her anxiety over the delay in the post. Describes her father playing billiards. Update's him on Clare's character. Tells him about an article she would like to read in the New Europe about Germany. Describes the garden at the Holt and her plans for it. Reflects on the people they will have to visit and if he will have a form class again. Expresses her thoughts about not wanting to write anymore because she would rather tell him in person. Sends him her love.

Describes in detail her activities since arriving in Aldeburgh. Discusses the progress of the war. Is glad to hear he is feeling better and asks if he has received the fruit she sent. Expresses her wish to holiday in Brittany. Informs him that Bob has arrived safely on leave.

Friday 29 Dec. evening - Discusses receiving his letters by civilian post, re-reading his letter about religious education and her thoughts about the conversation between Robert Graves and himself about the battles of the war. Expresses her thoughts and opinions about how to pray and what to ask for. Discusses Mary Anne's thoughts on whether they should continue to have servants.

Saturday 30 Dec. morning - Describes in detail the visit she had with Mary Anne. Discusses the progress of the war. Hopes Mary Anne will have a boy. Acknowledges his last letter.

Describes her conversations with Avie about his mother coming to visit her. Discusses the progress of the war and the moves made for peace. Describes Avie's children and hopes they can all holiday together after the war. Sends him his parents' and Avie's love.

Expresses her annoyance at him ordering a £50 book and discusses her thoughts on living within their means and saving money. Discusses her thoughts on his new location and the effectiveness of tanks in the war. Describes a trip to see Mrs Brock. Asks him about the possibility of getting leave in November.

Discusses the possibility of peace and the progress of the war. Tells him about her trip to the London Library. Updates him on the progress of his curtain. Describes tea with Bridget, Persis and Miranda. Tells him Jelly might have influenza.

Describes a visit from Robert Graves and his war injuries. Discusses whether she wants to continue with the cottage services. Wonders how is getting on in the weather and expresses her opinion about suffering. Describes her conversation with Robert Graves regarding climbing and tells him she has sent him some pyjamas. Describes a new bonnet for Clare.

Acknowledges his letter and reassures him she is feeling better. Reflects on how they will get on living together all the time. Discusses living arrangements without servants. Describes the contents a letter from David Pye and the book she is reading by E. V. Lucas called Mr Ingleside.

Discusses his previous letter about how busy he has been keeping. Describes her morning activities. Discusses her conversation with Raymond about the progress of the war. Informs him her tea with Mrs Smart is cancelled but intends to go to Mrs Brock instead.

Tells him her box has still not arrived and how she is managing without it. Is disappointed she won’t know the time of his arrival at Southampton. Expresses her thoughts and feelings about a conversation she had with Mr Brook Gwinn over dinner regarding the safety of coding letters to let people know your location from the front. Reiterates her feelings for him and hopes for his safety. Describes an accident she had with Clare’s bottle. Sends him his mother’s love.

Tells him about her dream. Asks him about the frequency of firing. Is glad to receive his letters and is happy he has a new cook. Asks him if he likes his new Major and how he is getting on with his tent. Hopes that her previous letter about religion didn’t bother him. Discusses the progress of the war. Describes her visit to the national mission meeting with her father. Discusses Mr Pilcher's speech about religion. Describes her father and Mr Kendall’s speeches. Tells him how she gave a talk about Sunday school and expresses her nervousness. Informs him Violet intends to go on holiday. Talks about dealing with shy children.

Describes packing for a trip to Wales. Tells him she has left his address for any forwarding letters. Describes her activities for the day, including an outing in the pony trap. She is looking forward to her trip with Ursula. Tells him she has asked the police to watch over the house while empty. Hopes he is having a nice trip.

Describes her trip into town with Marjorie. Tells him about her involvement in the baby welfare group. Informs him of the parcel of sausages and ginger she has sent. Updates him on her health. Discusses his mother's new diet to help with arthritis. Expresses her wish for the war to be over. Discusses her opinions on praying and the progress of the war. Tells him she loves and misses him.

Acknowledges his letters and sympathises with him for having to live with drunken people. Asks if he has seen Bob and wonders if he can carry on his writing when back at Charterhouse. Expresses her opinions on an article she read in the New Europe about Christianity and politics. Discusses employing a gardener for the Holt. Informs him of the moving date and updates him on news from Mary Anne and Owen. Discusses where to hang the painting he bought. Hopes that he will be able to continue writing when home.

Thursday 28 Dec. evening - Describes a walk with Mrs Kenway and Aunt Patty. Tells him about an upcoming visit from Olive Kennedy. Tells him how she has been keeping cheerful. Describes her progress in learning to play the flute. Discusses the progress of the war. Tells him she has sent him a cake.

Describes in detail a surprise visit from Trafford and Doris. Tells him about his father coming to visit and about Trafford's disappointment at not getting a promotion. Acknowledges his letter talking about Polly's fathers' second marriage. Asks him if he is feeling depressed. Expresses her envy that Doris has Trafford back.

Describes the weather and the garden. Reminisces about previous travels through England and asks him if he likes to imagine other places. Intends to plant seeds in the garden at the Holt. Informs him of Mr Cockerell’s opinion of his pamphlet. Asks him if he intends to write after the war. Discusses making a new dress. Describes her visit to tea with Constance Mussen and compares Clare to Reneé. Discusses her options of a holiday with Uncle Lawerence and informs him that her father, Mildred, and Bob are going to Scotland. She has taken responsibility for the ferrets who always escape.

Update's him on her father's health. Describes the weather and her morning activities. Describes her pregnancy symptoms. Discusses her book The Dardanelle's Expedition. Tells him she is expecting a letter from his mother. Tells him she loves him.

Describes her journey from Godalming to Liverpool Street Station. Describes how she lost a piece of embroidery intended for an exhibition and her search through the Holt to find it. Updates him on Clare's progress and discusses her thoughts on raising children. Discusses his book. Updates him on the Irvine's baby.

Expresses her opinions about her stay with his parents and on his mother's personality. Acknowledges his letter. Discusses the progress of the war. Tells him that his father has returned home and about visiting a Russian family in need. Describes her morning activities. Apologises for a letter full of trifles.

Discusses in detail their difference of opinion on Heaven and Hell. Describes a humorous article in Punch.

Describes the children playing together. Describes dinner with the O'Malley family and their plans to find a new house. Discusses the prospect of peace. Tells him she has heard from Trafford and updates him with news of Doris' health. Informs of her plans when visiting London. Updates him on her father's health.

Tells him she has received his letter and will send some more clothes. Describes in detail her trip to London to see Bridget. Describes dinner at Mrs Reade’s and the people she met there. Updates him on news about Geoffrey Young and Stuart Wilson. Asks if he would like a rubber hot water bottle.

Acknowledges his letter telling her he is being moved. Discusses her thoughts on Figaro and the process musicians take to create music for a play. Expresses her disappointment with the second Montessori book. Tells him she will send him Mr Clutton-Brock's book. Expresses her thoughts in detail on the grace of God. Tells him she is sending his flour and asks if his letters will be forwarded to Paris.

Tells him she misses him. Updates him on Clare's progress and discusses her future. Describes a walk to Munstead with Doris and Mildred. Reminisces about a walk they had together on the same route. She has heard from Mary and discusses Ralph going on a course. Discusses the progress of the war and arrangements for meeting him in London when on leave.

Tells him she is back at Birkenhead and waiting for her box to arrive. Describes how Clare is starting to play with other children. Tells him about her conversations with Harry. Hopes he is well and happy.