Numbered 99. Post marked 6pm 2nd Aug 1939 Kilconquhar, Fife
addressed to Ronald Helme, Esq, 34, Albert Road, Colne
The Manse, Kilconquhar, Fife
2nd Aug
My dearest Ronald,
Before I go any farther I adore you, please forgive me for being such an ass! I’m afraid this cannot be a long letter, as I now hear that the post goes from here at 3.30, and it is after three now! Oh dear, I should have written this morning but we were very busy settling in.
I have left my pen at home, and this one of Joy’s is terrible. I can’t even write quickly with it.
It is wet today – off and on and a good deal of on! But we have been into the village which consists of about three shops. We were also at the station meeting Y’Al (*Aunt Alice).
The house and garden, I think, are lovely. Oh boy, what a view from the front. Prince cried most of the night, and Marj and I sleeping above the kitchen, had very little sleep! I was down to him twice, and had to smack him the second time which improved things a good deal. He was sick twice yesterday – on the carpets, of course!
I half expected a letter today, but I suppose I shall have one tomorrow?!
I am longing to see you; and I do hope the weather improves. The sun is shining now.
Let me know when to expect your luggage. As a special treat, I shall unpack for you!
Please excuse this dreadful scrawl.
Give all my love to yourself, yours always, Kay
P.S. There are an awful lot of battleships in the Firth of Forth – and so many sailors at the nearby stations! But I still prefer the Army.