Henri to Yvette.

650 Gen Tpt Coy

10 January

During the last 3 days, received 4 letters, from 17th December to 17 January. Important one speaks of Y anxiety about Ouri and her decision to leave the army and go and join him. You are no doubt anxious to hear my opinion on this. How can you doubt? I always think of the two of you. together. Pains him that she doubts his response. Re read letter. Child needs mother. mother needs child. But if she lived in another country, she would have been a partisan and wouldn’t have thought about leaving the battle. But she is where she is and the shame is not great. No discussion about that. No treason. I tell you that sincerely, As my comrade. So many good reasons for her to go.  I love the mother in you.

“Never, never have I seen Ouri as a complication. On the contrary, darling, oh believe me Yvette, I beg you, I see in Ouri not only your happiness as a mother but also my happiness.” If in Tel Aviv when we were together you sensed a certain bitterness and annoyance it was because I feared that I was getting in the way of the two of you.

“And your happiness is mine.”

I am still at war and who knows how long it will last? No good thinking about what will happen when I return.

What worries me is the money. You will, you say, have to work. And that is not only painful for Ouri and me but also problematic.

The 8 pounds can one count on that? Five pounds are sure. But I will do what’s necessary to augment your pension. Don’t argue. I will send you each month and “extra” 2-3 pounds. Sometimes perhaps more..

“Darling, tell me that you love me. Tell me always. In each letter. Tell me that I am with you.”

Arrange your room so that friend come, you go to theatre and concerts.  Wait for me. Keep your heart for me.