39 Audrey Road, Ilford

Sunday 15th

Dear Fred,

My trouble is more than I can bear – dear Harold passed away last Thursday.  I had a cable on Thursday (Harold dangerously ill, very little hope, from Grace & Co, London)  I went to them Friday for me, the suspense was too awful. Mr Grace then told me the worst.  I am afraid to write to Granny, it might give her a shock – she has so much trouble lately.  I was taking Irene’s and Norman’s tickets on the Friday for Valparaiso – where they meant to work.  I return the money to enable us all to go later – now it is all over – Excuse more. I have to write to Harold’s poor little widow.  God help her.

Love to all, yours very sincerely

Emmie

PS I had the insurance last Wednesday.