“Carabao sweat” has been rechristened “Churchill’s broth” –blood, sweat and tears. [Mock’s price list]

The kitchen has been reorganized and the chow has improved, not so much in content as preparation. Still beans or rice at noon but omelet,

Two years ago, just about now I was pleased to note that you didn’t have a ring on your left third finger. You may doubt

Darling I’ve never lost track of the months, almost five of them. There’s a possibility that things may begin to percolate soon. No rain today

Your notes have been swell; we unloaded cement and stone today, I hope you get here soon. Why can’t I just let myself go and

We are working on the barracks—I truly believe that some transfer, including you, will take place within the near future, six weeks or less. I