Camille discusses their plans to remain in Versailles for vacation rather than going to Saint-Sauveur, as they usually do. In the month of September, they will visit their brave father's tomb in Belgium. She speaks of the sadness that they will feel on this trip, also the inability to return his body closer to home. Camille says that her mother has finished classes for the year and will be resting rather than taking on work at a child care facility for extra money, as she usually does. She has been thinking about her upcoming graduation and preparations for her final school year. She is also excited about the prospect of her sister Marie Louise attending school with her next year; while she works hard, she is young and does not take school seriously enough. Camille also mentions their frequent contact with Veitch's sister Edith, whom they all enjoy. She closes with details on the current demobilization efforts and efforts to renew French industry.