January 1st
Attended church this morning at ten o'clock. The bishop leaves in the morning for Paris and the States. I hope to leave on Saturday for Nice. Had a good time at the party last night playing 500. At eleven o'clock went over to the officers' mess hall for supper. The tables were decorated with carnations, smilax, and a corsage bouquet of violets for each nurse. Had creamed lobster on toast, olives, assorted cakes, nuts and a cocktail. Drank several toasts. We were in bed by 12:30 when the lights go out.
The river is very high and the flood plains covered with water. Went without water for two days while due to the pumping stations being flooded, hauling what was absolutely necessary from the wells in the village. Have no snow and wonder if we are going to. Suppose you have several feet of it.
The French maids in the wards were discharged yesterday and many of them were sorry to leave. Have no idea what they were paid but undoubtedly more than they were worth.
Am afraid my letters are hardly worth the walk to the mailbox but there is nothing to write. Hope to have more after my furlough.
Love, Jane.
I send the letters through the Base censor. Does it take longer?
Received January 28, 1919