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Miscellaneous letters to Helen Fox, 1933-1945

1942-06-23 Letter to Helen Fox Page 2

answering your questions. I am a Private. Hope to remain so till the end. I fought the idea of the stripes on my sleeves since 1930 when I was proposed twice to promotions. I just hate "sardines" on my sleeves & do better work for the country as I am. Privates are the only people -- without criticism -- who are not exempt from routine. These are the people who do the work of [rest of sentence in French]. [next 3 sentences in French.] Now Helen Dear, don't tell me I know English so well, you'll see me blush as red as a lobster & [French?] me if I prefer not to speak it out now. I was secretary to the Bishop & prof at college in town. I liked Ceylon much & have a regret of I can say it takes two years of your life at a time! & you just got personal profit & interest from it. Ingratitude.  My Dad was teacher during 42 years & died honoured by all, but still I don't know if it is the same in America. [3 French sentences.]] Bless me!

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answering your questions. I am a Private. Hope to remain so till the end. I fought the idea of the stripes on my sleeves since 1930 when I was proposed twice to promotions. I just hate "sardines" on my sleeves & do better work for the country as I am. Privates are the only people -- without criticism -- who are not exempt from routine. These are the people who do the work of [rest of sentence in French]. [next 3 sentences in French.] Now Helen Dear, don't tell me I know English so well, you'll see me blush as red as a lobster & [French?] me if I prefer not to speak it out now. I was secretary to the Bishop & prof at college in town. I liked Ceylon much & have a regret of I can say it takes two years of your life at a time! & you just got personal profit & interest from it. Ingratitude. My Dad was teacher during 42 years & died honoured by all, but still I don't know if it is the same in America. [3 French sentences.]] Bless me!