I have applied for a place in draft but am afraid my chances are very slim. Any way if shipping continues as it has I should be on the water by the end of July. I am doing all possible to speed up my return. I've had a fine time on leave and could continue to do so, to have a good time, but I'll not be happy till I'm home now. Many chaps are making fools of themselves. It is all too easy with time hanging heavy on your hands just trying to fill in a few weary weeks before the boat for home sails. Gee, you know just those few words - 'the boat for home' - just about breaks a chap up. Fancy five years a soldier and as sentimental as all that. Keep well my dear ones, it really is so close to the greatest reunion one could ever have.