TCD MS 10515 folio 7r
[Feb 23rd 1916]
to break through. The natural desire of a human being, with this prospect in view, is to enjoy life as far as possible. To be gay and frivolous seems more in accordance with the time than to be thoughtful and serious. Consequently clubs, dinners, sports, garden parties give greater pleasure than in the quiet, methodical days of peace. Thursday: Feb. 24th 1916: Abbotrabad Believing that very shortly, we should be leaving Peshawar, Col. Lucas and I made a short trip to Abbatrabad. Our main intention is to see the men in the depot and try if if is possible to collect from amongst them a few more fit ones to swell our ranks. But in addition to the small duty, it is a pleasure