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THE SPEAKER, NEW LONDON, N.H.. August 29th,1940
ENGLAND SET FOR
WAR TO A FINISH
A very
good picture of the general attitude of the English people is shown in the
following excerpts from a letter recently received by Dr. Arthur I. Andrews of
Warner.
England, Aug. 7, 1940
I am enclosing the American Clipper covers (seven covers)
which I had put safely away in Barry. We got rather tired of getting up nearly
every night and spending one, two or sometimes three hours in the cellar—so John
and I returned with camp beds, and it is really lovely to be able to forget
aeroplanes and to spend peaceful nights again. Our turn will come for disturbed
nights later on I expect!
Fortunately at my home there was very little damage, but the
Docks were too near for us to be happy about
John. Everyone was cheerful there. We all know that the war has not really
started for us yet hut we are quite prepared for it when it comes. We spend
most of our time boasting about our gardens! People have done wonders in their
flower gardens and we are quite used to seeing cabbages grow in formal and
well-kept gardens! I am amazed at the way we recovered from the shock of France
deserting us. We can rely on our own efforts— and Churchill is a born leader,
fearless and he instills in us complete faith and courage.
Siriol
writes such happy letters. We are glad we were able to send her to Canada. I
am hoping that John can join her later. Please do not think that any of us
underestimate the danger by being cheerful. The fact that we part with our
children is a sure sign that we know what we are in for and are willing to put
up with anything until we win. We are grateful to you for your planes and for
your sympathetic loyalty to us. I hope the embargo on Aviation spirit will be
lifted where we are concerned, as your Aviation spirit is the best, we are
told. I have kept a new slogan cover for you but all this moving about and
being in three different homes, upsets one’s packing! We manage splendidly on
our rations and are really well fed, cheerful and confident. The only complaint
to be heard is that, the Budget—was not stiff enough. We are a funny people!
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