Dear Ben, December 2, 1918
I received your letter Friday afternoon. Surely gave me a fright for it was so light and I had dreamed the night before {that}you returned my last letter in the tiniest light letter. I am certainly glad you were so fortunate to go over the top and get back safely. I hope you do go to the hospital for you need to rest. Yes, I know those German soldiers were glad to run.
Ben it sounds shaky to say you will not fall in love with some French girl, and call a Red Cross nurse, an Angel in the same breath. Yes dear, I know you will return soon. But I am ashamed to say I get impatient some times.
This place is not so horrid as at first or rather, I am better acquainted with the people. The children are too affectionate especially the boys. I don't stay home enough to get homesick. Mr. Carl Chever has been gone since Tuesday. Had letter from him today. He was in a wreck coming home and was in another one going back. He is very interesting. Gave me a picture of himself and a button with an anchor on it, for a souvenir.
Had a letter from Jack last week also. He is all huffy because I don't write him more often. Wish I could see you Xmas. Guess I will go home for a few days at least. I still say you a goodnight my dear, so I know you are still safe. With loads and loads of love I am your little friend, Mabel Inez Griffin