Postmarked COLNE LANCS 8PM 1 JAN 1940
addressed to Lieut. R. Helme, D.W.R., Church House, Norton, Malton, Yorks.
Albert House, Colne.
1st Jan
My darling Ronald,
I hate hurrying over my letters to you, but tonight I shall just have to. Heck, I’ve been in a bustle all day getting ready for this party tonight. I’m not a bit intrigued, and to crown all, I have lost my second best evening frock, and I refuse to wear my best, and shall feel an ass wearing that scarlet blouse I’ve had so long.
Oh hell, I’ve looked everywhere, and I’m feeling the last word in vileness.
My hands are filthy as you’ll probably see by the note paper – which isn’t note paper, but typing paper.
Darling, your letter this morning was sweet and a great comfort to me. You are a lamb, a treasure – and if I hadn’t you to think of, I’d go scatty right now. I am so glad Prince has settled ok.
You will have probably heard I phoned you last night. I phoned the number you had given me first – then the mess. I was some what sick at not getting you. Still, you were wise to go to bed and I love you. Who answered the phone? I am interested to know.
Honey I’ve heaps to do in very little time: set the table – I mean decorate it, find something to wear, wash, dress, and pretend to look pleased to see all these hams.
Sweetheart I love you a whole host, and promise a really nice long, well written letter tomorrow.
All my love, and I miss you more that I can say, Yours, Kay.
P.S. Thanks so much for the buttons, they’re lovely.