We are issued tobacco, but those who haven’t pipes find it difficult
to get a smoke, as cigarette-papers are very scarce. As much as five
francs has been offered for a 1d. packet. Thank goodness I have a pipe.
It is really marvellous the amount of comfort and enjoyment one derives
from a smoke. During the cold nights, when unable to sleep through
being on some duty, sitting round the old camp fire thinking, the old
pipe of ’bacca has a very soothing effect. There is something missing
when one is without it: _Sergt. Ibbitson, Cyclist Company_.