Monday 16th June 1913
London is fiercely hot; Arthur begins a new Territorial training course. Marie, Daisy and Connie go to Windsor to see the King review the Household Brigade:
Arthur to Dollie
Leadenhall Street, E.C.
You may imagine how agreeably surprised I was to receive a double letter from you this morning. Thanks awfully – they were so welcome especially after yesterday’s long blank…
I hope you are enjoying yourself over there in Paris so that you will be all the better for your sojourn abroad when you come back to me. I am feeling perfectly fit D.G. The weather today is fiercely hot as yesterday. The Pater wrote to the Mater and says it isn’t nearly as hot in Paris – where you are… The Pater is due to arrive some time between this afternoon and tomorrow – exactly when, we don’t yet know. One thing is certain, it is just about a week too late… I have every hope and confidence for what the future has in store for us – so you must get rid of all your fears…
I’ve told you, in my letter of yesterday, how we got on at Wimbledon. The practise was a great success and in the afternoon we got through a lot of very useful work. I go to Chelsea for the first time tonight – Alfred is due to come up too, but I don’t think he intends to, as he doesn’t expect to stay in town for another month. We are all looking forward to the review especially as our numbers are so strong – they were 1006 up to yesterday and only one officer short.
Today Marie, Daisy and Connie have gone to Windsor to see the King review the Household (Mounted) Brigade. They left early and had seats and a special train, so I suppose that they’ve got on all right…
Wolter is looking very excited about his wedding – rather naturally, I suppose. Have you heard from Jane? I don’t know whether Pulman is to officiate as best man or not. I’m afraid I’m rather busy, darling and had better get back to my work, if you’ll forgive the shortness of this letter …