John Brown,—You are hereby instructed to report for Army Service on May 24th. As this is the seventh notice sent you, your failure to comply will entail a warrant for your arrest.
John Muddle-Men, Lieut.,
Recruiting Officer.
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Rustic Manor,
Berks.
My Dearest Boy,—I have been worrying a lot about you since the rainy weather started. I hope your boots are not letting in, and that you have not got a cold. I wired Harrods to-day to send you a Chest-Warmer, felt soles, and a box of Gregory Powder.
I am glad to hear that you have got a clergyman in your hut, and that you go with him so often to Communion. And I am sure you will not waste your leisure hours with those brainless girls who are always luring young men into wicked paths.
The rector called to-day, and I asked him what books I should send you. He suggested Good Words, Life of David Livingstone, and the Parish Magazine. I have sent them off.