18 June 1915 to 4 Dec. 1915

There is a good deal in these letters about Lewis' occasional struggles in his relationship with his father, Albert. Jack keeps having to clarify things in his letters. At one point he asks his father to credit him and Warnie with common sense (10 July); that's something painful, there. Yet he also writes of how the interaction between the three of them during these days of war had actually helped them to understand each other better (8 June, p. 131).

Those letters not to his father are to Arthur. They keep arguing over terms and opinions, but it seems to be in good sport. The main book for Jack at this time was The Fairie Queen. He's thoroughly enjoying it.

12 Oct., p. 145, contains another description of Lewis' daily routine. By this time, however, Kirk has another student staying with them. Lewis sees him only the weekends, but he is quite put out with the matter. He likes his privacy and the new fellow doesn't seem to have much in common with Jack.

There is talk, in these letters, of the war and the possibility of Jack being drafted. He avers that he would not want to go to the army as a conscript. It would be too awkward. (18 June).

Dear Mr. Hooper informs us that during the Christmas break, both of the boys were able to be home with Albert, Warnie being on leave from France.