Two of my comrades are sitting close by, playing euchre.

When I joined them I found they were in the habit of playing for small stakes, but I have succeeded in inducing them to give up a practice which might not unlikely lead to bad results.
"In closing, I need not tell you how much and how often I think of you all.

I have never before been separated from you, and there are times when my longing to be with you again is very strong.

You must make up for your absence by frequent and long letters.

Tell me all that is going on.