Postmarked COLNE LANCS 7.30pm 28 SEP 1939
addressed to Lieut.R.Helme, D.W.R., Attatched to R.A.F.Station, Yeadon, Via Leeds.
Albert House. Colne. Lancs. Tel.No.282
28th September
My dearest Ronald,
It is a year since yesterday, and I am loving you more every minute. Why can I not be with you all the time – every day, every night for ever and ever.
Every time I see you I love you more and want you more – and so it goes on.
I am hoping you will be sent over tomorrow, but I am not letting myself expect it because I may be disappointed.
I went down to Smith’s this morning and ordered twelve carnations which came to three bob. I was surprised to find them so cheap at this time of year. They are sending them up to your house in the morning with your card.
I was out for a walk with Prince this afternoon; and oh what heavenly peace there is in the country. It made me want to sit down and stay there. I went along this side of Old Ebbie’s – however it’s spelt, and down a very rough lane which eventually leads to the railway again. I expect you know it. Prince was full of beans, and was wearing his new lead, having broken his slip lead and his whip lead! This one is just an ordinary one, but it is thick and short, and seems very suitable.
I have told Mummy I want to be engaged before you go abroad. She said “Yes, well Ronnie must ask your Father”. Won’t that be lovely for you?!
Honey, I love you.
I started your pullover today, and have managed to get some khaki wool at Worrels for 4½ an ounse. The stuff I’m doing your socks with was 6½ same quality and not such a nice colour. So ____.
Granny has retired to bed – in self defence I think, though she says she has a cold! Actually I fear she is peeved with lack of attention. Mum has been out a lot lately, and was to have gone out this afternoon. Of course, she has had to stay in! What a woman! She makes me sick. And to think my middle name is Marion. I really have a good mind to have it changed. What do you suggest? Maria, Maud, Martha?!
Think how terrible it will be when they read our banns. Kathleen Marion ____. Ooch!
Honey, I blether; and I am sure you are busy.
So I guess I had better shoot oop.
Oh how I love you. I think I am going to burst with love and longing very soon now. Kisses, cuddles and caresses, Yours aye, Kathleen.