Chapter VII: Friday, September 1st, 1916, 11 am

DEAREST FATHER AND MOTHER:

I embark at 12.30--so this is the last line before I reach France. I expect the boys are now within sight of English shores--I wish I could have had an hour with them.

I'm going to do my best to bring you honour--remember that--I shall do things for your sake out there, living up to the standards you have taught me.

Yours with a heart full of love,
Con.