warmth was supplemented by the down beds upon which we slept and into which we sank luxuriously.
I have said my outfit consisted of a toothbrush and two handkerchiefs when we shoved off from Boston. The toothbrush was holding out, which is more than I can say for some of the rest of my personal equipment.
After a week of waiting, a telegram came from G. P. P. in New York.
"Suggest you turn in and have your laundering done."
To which I dispatched this reply:
Received at
145NP AJO 18 COLLECT
TREPASSEY. NF JUNE 9---1928
G.P. PUTNAM
NEWYORK
THANKS FATHERLY TELEGRAM NO WASHING NECESSARY SOCKS UNDERWEAR WORN OUT
SHIRT LOST TO SLIM AT RUMMY CHEERIO
R E
910PM
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