| This letter from Katie's
father arrived in 1926; his urging her to return indicates that he missed
her for some reason; perhaps it was her income earning potential?
16/9/26 18 Bussborough St .... My Darling Daughter Just a few lines hoping this note finds you in the Best of Health as it leaves us at home at Present. I was Pleased with snaps you sent home. I am still at the same Place of work. I hope you have a good place where you are as me and your mother are always thinking of you and Jimmie and Annie are always asking me when are you coming home with their Parrot [?] well darling all at home are alright at Present. Mary and Johnnie are out of work so you know what it is here for me and your poor mother to keep things going but never mind my love we will get over it with the help of God. I am only hoping for the day when you are borne home just to have a look at you once more. You would be surprised at the people asking about you Dear Kit . . . Darling I suppose there will come a time when you will come and see us as a surprise to all at home. We are having wonderful fine weather at home for the time of the year . . . I am pleased to say the Maggie children are getting on very nice you won't know norman when you come hobme he grows such a nice boy and the Baby is getting quite big. Mary Jimmie Billy Charlie and Johnnie sent their love to you. Well Kit I do hope you will soon be home with us all for a week or two if not for good it's lost here without you now. We miss you more all the time. . . well we must wait till that ship is ready for you. I hope you have heard from Mrs M [?] . . . Darling girl I think I have tld yu all this time hoping once more you are keeping in good Health. I will Draw this note to a close with fondest love from Dad & Mum and all the children Jimmie (xxxxxx) and annie (xxxxxx) sends you a kiss each (xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) good Bye and God Bless you Darling (xxx) |