I almost feel myself becoming an Engineer again

TCD MS 11274/35 folio 1 recto

TCD MS 11274/35 folio 1 recto

Saturday 23 Decr [1916]

Dearest I got a little letter from you today It is very good the way your letters are coming so regularly. This has been a good day, it started with gusty winds but in the afternoon cleared beautifully and the work went on grand. I almost feel myself becoming an Engineer again with all the digging I am looking after. I have lots of money now thank you dearie as Papa has sent me 150fr. And also there is nothing to spend money upon at present. Yes, we have our bikes OK but I haven’t had time to take a joy-ride. I like this job better than the last. We are a