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Feb. 21 - 19
Cold. pouring rain & wind. camp. played games &
talked. several boys came to say good-bye. many books
& magazines came. boys delighted. stayed to mess
eat with about 450 men. Mr. Potter's guest. Pauline
Had a good time. movies & chocolate. Splendid day.
Feb. 22. Washington's Birthday
Glorious day. at camp. shelf & painting finished. Looks
well. lunch at tea room. Marie, Pauline & I took
a long walk. through old Brest out of gates pass
forts & up a hill. over looking country, sea,
Many boats. Japanese cruisers. German submarine,
battle-ships & many barge & small boats. all gay
with flags of Allies. a very wonderful sight
Saw peasants washing clothes. in general water
hole. about 60 on hand & knees rubbing on stones
scrubbing with brushes & pounding water out. Very
primitive & far from clean & sanitary but picturesque
supper in our room & dance. bed late