could draw but one always gets into trouble trying to do anything of that sort here.

I am glad to hear that young Joe (son of Bob) Fall has grown into such a fine chap. Joe the elder apparently refused to revert to [illegible] in order to come over here. Probably he did not realize how little rank is valued in the eyes of real soldiers unless it is earned at the front nor what a drawback to the officer itself it is come out with any higher rank than that of Lieut. Capt Scharff (of 88h + 62nd) who is with this Bn could say much about that. If he really wanted to get on he would have to revert now. Well I must trot along to bed now as it is past ten + we keep early hours. We are out training now + the conditions are quite pleasant.

With much love to all

Your affect brother

Arthur