Badsey
Evesham
Sep 27/86
My Dearest Wife,
I received your post card this afternoon and am quite ready that you should stop another day, now you are away, although I find it rather “pikey” alone, of course we shall all be glad to see you home again.
The children all have colds but Jack, Kitty and Baby are the worst, the former I could see was a little “down” at breakfast time as she “felt to cry” so I told Ada to keep them in as the day was cold and to let them have a fire in the nursery to play by, to-night they have all been well greased up so I hope you will find them all right on your return. I wrote long letters last night to Charlotte and George, I was obliged to cut you short to save post. Jack was over time this morning and, as I had overlooked it on Sunday on the plea of his having had to put out his clothes, he had to take a place at the side table, I think the little man is happy at school but probably you will get more information out of him than I can. Wednesday being mashing day Mr Dayrell is afraid he will appear pale and haggard on your return, I think, with him, a little work goes a long way!
I hope you have been able to procure the prizes as they are rather expected. Ethel has not yet earned her half-penny she only sticks at the letter L. I believe it is only obstinacy! Now I must say good night.
With much love and a kiss for my little puss
I remain
your affectionate Husband
Julius Sladden
Tuesday. Your letter received, you had better come on to Evesham. The colds are all better. They all send love and kisses to Mother and May. Kitty sends her love to Auntie & Cousins.
