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was caught in Flanders, & got a military cross for Bravery. Bab's [[strikethrough]] y [[/strikethrough]] children are over here with [[Minnie?]] - & Kiki is surrounded by strategic point danger & wrties long letters for comfort. Frau Lütgerath writes [[strikethrough]] I [[/strikethrough]] - but can say so little its nothing. No word from John [[Arbell?]]. England apparently doesn't need food yet - & the invasion has failed for this autumn.

We try not to think of it. We aren't compelled to do anything yet - so we don't, & to live up to that means to try not to think about it. Pray God that E isn't "called" for a long time. He is up to his ears in work, & pray God no matter what happens he'll [[strikethrough]] nev [[/strikethrough]] only be asked to design army & navy buildings. 
I've been wondering what I'm saying in "art" - having always felt moved to 

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Brubs Bickford was lost at sea - after his marvelous fear of last [[/left margin]]

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Fall - & T Roger Chetwode was lost in the R.A.F. [[/right margin]]