1 1916
Wed morning Dearest Mamma, I am scribbling this
in bed in order to catch the
early post. I am staying in
bed for breakfast as my throat
& chest are a little raw & ruffled
& I have plastered myself with
thermofene, but it is nothing
much & I shall get-up later.
I had quite a good passage
but started with being sick &
then was allright after! Ted Leffer & Peggy were on
board, & Bob Kinahan, & Dorothy
Richardson. I had a nice cabin
to myself. 2 The train was very slow & 1 1/2
hours later. I am afraid Celia
can have seen little of Lerry
if it was as late when he went.
Great difficulty in getting
porters or taxis. I had some time to wait in
London. Tell D. I went to
Devonshire House & saw, not, Mrs
Furze, but a nice sensible looking
lady in charge. She said they
had a good long list waiting
but they never knew how many
might be called for by the W. O.
at any time. Those with 3 months
hospital training would have more
chance of being called first.
She said certainly to say she
would like to go to Landsworth
— no nurses are being sent to Egypt
at present. She seemed to think
that if Celia or Emma had done
well & were favourable nurses to
their matrons, the matron could ask
for another sister if she chose.
They evidently can ask for any
one if they like. I forgot all about the gloves to
be changed at the Glove Co.
Perhaps Celia could do it, if we
told her what each wanted. Miss Hollins leaves this morning
& was the sister Do, sho was
suddenly ill & thought there might
have to be an operation, but she
seems to be better. Katherine Leach is here. I was very weary last night
& it is quite nice to stay
lazily in bed. 3 Let me know any news of Terry.
Best love to all.
I loved being at home &
hated coming away again.
It is fine & mild here &
all the sheep & cows were
out in the fields, coming
along & men pursuing. Ever your loving Olive.