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water was. It was only the water that was too cold, not the weather. Had the water been warmer, we should have been able to have a very nice swim. Anyhow, we cam out quickly & had a cup of tea at the canteen, but that did make much difference, – we were still shivering so much that we could scarcely hold our cups, & when it started raining, we went in & dressed. I dare say it will be very nice there in July – by the way tell Noni not to lecture about that swimming, otherwise I am not coming home for Whitson.
    You need not send money for laundry this week, as I was too late for it, & it will only be ready next Saturday, & then I shall be in London. On the other hand, I shall soon want toothpaste, soap & lost my comb, so send very nearly the usual amount. Then I suppose I shall have to give half of it to John for his sweets & comics, & buy stamps & soap etc. on the other half. I do not think that it is fare that John should have all the pleasure out of the money, & I should buy all the necessaries. Even for this stamp, John wants me to borrow 2 d from Mrs. Kelly, because he wants a comic to-morrow & he will not give me 2 d for a stamp, when he ordered the comic. So for goodness’ sake send us some money by Saturday morning, so that John might have his comic otherwise he will kill me.
    There is no need to worry about John’s bicycle, as he does not go outside the town without me, & he is careful, & the bike is in a better condition than mine. I do not like the idea of seeing the other boys with nice new sports bikes, & me a piece of old iron that rattles. I could easily spend £2 on renovating the bike, – but still I have given up the hope of getting a proper bike for the next year or so.
    I am glad to hear that Daddy got his permit, & that he can get employment, if he finds a suitable job. I wonder if that applies to me as well.
    Italy seems to be on the verge of entering the war with Germany – I never expected this.
    I am leaving room for John too!

    Lots of kisses, best wishes & love,
    from Andrew

    P.S. Did you know that Magyari, the Hungarian Gypsy died a few days ago?

    3 May 1940
    Dear Mum and Dad,

    I wish you all the best of luck for your wedding anniversary, may it be granted that you shall live a very happy long and healthy life, and let us hope that we shall be together again.
    Thank you for sending my watch. When it arrived it had a broken glass, we had it mended and was all right, but after a few days it kept stopping and now it wont go at all and the winder is broken off.
    When I read Andrews letter I was really very disappointed that he even envies me for buying 3, 2 d books a week and a little sweets (Andrew bought some too, so he can’t say anything). And I think it is really mean that when we get 6/- and I have 1/6 while Andrew has 4/6 that I cant spend the 1/6. Andrew has too many necessaries, it is not my fault either if he looses his comb.

    Lots of love to Noni, Mariska and you
    John

    23 May 1940
    Dear Daddy,

    I got your letter to-day and I was very pleased with it, but you were a little absent minded as you wrote that you were sending some money but you forgot to put the money in. We are breaking up for our Witsun holliday next Friday 30/5/41. Please send the fare to go to London and some money for myself at once , as you have not sent me any at all yet. I am longing to meet you all. How is business? I am glad Andrew has got a nice new suit, and I hope to get one too.
    I have got a fairly bad caugh. I hope to see you soon, and Mummy Andrew Noni & everybody. I[s] Vera still in London? I am short of news so I must say good bye. Hoping to see you soon.

    Lots of love and kisses from your everloving son,
    John

    11 June 1940
    Dear Mum & Dad,

    I received your last letter on Friday & I am sorry I am so slow replying. Even then I cannot put a stamp on as I am absolutely and perfectly broke. Of course that does not matter much as long as you know it.
    First of all I want to convince you that your