1 7 Aug My p r If I had not not promised z 2ndinstalment I
doubt if you would get even a scrap. Must sim-
ply scramble, as I was kept by Jim Kiggell CGS
for some time talking over one long report, which he
had already altered once and so I hoped hatched, but
which still needed revision. Had a nice ride on
Fanny in spite of the horse flies. By the way
Fanny also is kind enough to attract all the
flies to herself, which the pr insists on giving
the b w the larger share — another advantage
in Fanny — a new one every day nearby ! ! ! She was much put out when I lost my
way in the village and eventually I let her
find our way home and seeing Mr Gill in
the distance I got off &let her walk
back alone which to the delight of the French
school children. It is such a pity. I know
I could do far better work with a pr on my
lap in present conditions of work & I daren't
even suggest it when the King comes tho'
it is obviously in the interests of the service.
Perhaps however it wouldn't do as other 2 people's work might suffer even tho' mine
improved. I had no idea Jack Service was ill
do give news & send our very sincere inquiries.
He would now be most useful in the Div &
would probably even command of a Battalion
— the pity of it —. I am glad that Ivy realises the importance of
the support work but hope a holiday may be
possible for you later — not too much later —
& only wish there was any prospect of
my being able to join you but that is also
lately out of the question. I have ordered
new breeches & a new cap — good b w —
hope it arrives before HM, who may pay me
a visit. I am quite popular with some
people who have heard I am writing dispatches Goodbye pr. I could put up with
the Australian heat very well just now! Your b w
WB Spender