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12th Sept 1939

Postmarked COLNE LANCS 7.30pm 12 Sep 1939
addressed to Lieut. R. Helme D.W.R., Attatched to R.A.F. Station, Yeadon, via Leeds

Albert House, Colne, Lancs

12th September

My dearest Ronnie,

Your letter was very welcome. Very newsy too. Fancy you arresting a bloke. I am just wondering if it was the spy or some poor harmless blighter – or is it bliter?

The wireless is on so I shall probably write an even stupider letter than usual. They are playing “Aint Misbehaving” Nice, yes? Now they are playing “You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby.” Well, you certainly were – if that cherry lips photo is really you. I have it up in the bedroom again; and when I waken in the morning I nearly always find myself looking right at it. The sun – if there is any, shines in on it.

But away with sentiment. We’re in the Army now!

Granny is quite peeved that the Harrogate hotels should be taken over by the Air Ministry when she had intended to stay there. She feels that fate is dogging her footsteps – or do I mean bad luck?

“You go to my head”. Oh boy, how I like a bit of dance music. Too bad I’m not going to get to any dances this year. I dreamt the war was over last night. Some hopes!

I was in the post office last night, and spoke to Miss Broown, She has heard from Mac that Geof.Kidson has gone to France, so I suppose it must be true. Asborne(*) Brown is in the Territorials, and is now trying for a commission as there are some going it seems. This is in Scotland. He seems very young, and Rita thinks his is rather silly.

I have just been out for a walk with Prince, who has as usual, decorated himself with Coty de Cowe! Actually, he didn’t do it deliberately this time. He was playing with another big dog, and was pushed into it. Fortunately it was the dry and almost odourless variety; and I have removed it.

We are just waiting for the news to come on now. We are having high tea at about quarter past six. Then go the pips, and here’s the pansy announcer. The British soldiers have received a warm welcome by the French. The French seem to be doing very well. May they continue. Vive La France!

I suppose you have a wireless in the mess. It strikes me you are having quite a nice time. Still, I suppose you will be busy, and that it will be a good long time before you come over.

I am knitting a most beautiful blue baby blanket with very thick wool I have had in the house for a long time. Six of us were sitting knitting last night!

Did you hear Anthony Eden’s speech last night? I thought it was very good indeed.

Well, the news is over, and I really haven’t any news worth bothering about.

Ah me, what a life! Nowt to do but sit and wait.

All my love, yours aye, Kathleen. 

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P.S. You will think me very ungrateful for not thanking you for ‘phoning me. Thank you very much. You are as ever thoughtful, and I do appreciate it. Even though you did seem to be in a hurry to go off. Of course, it’s that old stomach again. You always did think more of your stomach than ____ Oh quit?  So long. K

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Not a very nice letter, but I do love you.

I LOVE YOU.

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