Part 11
We are all tremendously excited and overawed about D Day and only hope that it will
bring about the swift termination of the war and a method of existence that is
ridiculous to say the least. Charles and I are both quite concerned about you; we hope
you were not among those who made the first initial assault upon the Cotentin
Peninsula. Were you? Please reply as speedily as possible. My warmest regards to your
wife.
Sincerely yours,
ESMA
P.S. I am taking the liberty of enclosing my wristwatch which you may keep in your
possession for the duration of the conflict. I did not observe whether you were wearing
one during our brief association, but this one is extremely water-proof and shockproof
as well as having many other virtues among which one can tell at what velocity one is
walking if one wishes. I am quite certain that you will use it to greater advantage in
these difficult days than I ever can and that you will accept it as a lucky talisman.
Charles, whom I am teaching to read and write and whom I am finding an extremely
intelligent novice, wishes to add a few words. Please write as soon as you have the time
and inclination.
HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO LOVE
AND KISSES CHALES
It was a long time before X could set the note aside, let alone lift Esme's father's
wristwatch out of the box. When he did finally lift it out, he saw that its crystal had
been broken in transit. He wondered if the watch was otherwise undamaged, but he
hadn't the courage to wind it and find out. He just sat with it in his hand for another
long period. Then, suddenly, almost ecstatically, he felt sleepy.
You take a really sleepy man, Esme, and he always stands a chance of again
becoming a man with all his fac-with all his f-a-c-u-1-t-i-e-s intact.
We are all tremendously excited and overawed about D Day and only hope that it will
bring about the swift termination of the war and a method of existence that is
ridiculous to say the least. Charles and I are both quite concerned about you; we hope
you were not among those who made the first initial assault upon the Cotentin
Peninsula. Were you? Please reply as speedily as possible. My warmest regards to your
wife.
Sincerely yours,
ESMA
P.S. I am taking the liberty of enclosing my wristwatch which you may keep in your
possession for the duration of the conflict. I did not observe whether you were wearing
one during our brief association, but this one is extremely water-proof and shockproof
as well as having many other virtues among which one can tell at what velocity one is
walking if one wishes. I am quite certain that you will use it to greater advantage in
these difficult days than I ever can and that you will accept it as a lucky talisman.
Charles, whom I am teaching to read and write and whom I am finding an extremely
intelligent novice, wishes to add a few words. Please write as soon as you have the time
and inclination.
HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO HELLO LOVE
AND KISSES CHALES
It was a long time before X could set the note aside, let alone lift Esme's father's
wristwatch out of the box. When he did finally lift it out, he saw that its crystal had
been broken in transit. He wondered if the watch was otherwise undamaged, but he
hadn't the courage to wind it and find out. He just sat with it in his hand for another
long period. Then, suddenly, almost ecstatically, he felt sleepy.
You take a really sleepy man, Esme, and he always stands a chance of again
becoming a man with all his fac-with all his f-a-c-u-1-t-i-e-s intact.
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