May 20th 1916 - Letter from Margaret F M Trimble to her friend, Juliet Sladden

Gordon Villas
Balmoral Avenue
Malone
Belfast

Saturday

My dear Juliet

I was never good at expressing my thoughts and feelings, but believe me, I do sincerely feel for you all in this sad time, but as the saying goes, “There is a silver lining in every cloud”, so, dear, bear up. I know it is hard at the first, but it is better in the end.

There is your father to consider, as well as your brothers and sisters, and always your own self. Maybe, dear, this does not sound how I feel for you, but I do certainly.

Now, dear, do not worry too much.

Believe me.

I am your loving friend
Margaret F M Trimble

Do not trouble to answer this, will write to you later on – MT