Love Letters From The Front

Eric and Phyllis reflect on an uncertain future - 'Do you know that, low down in me, I have a horrible idea that it will go on for years and years?'.

Eric is assigned to horse duties and takes the men on gun drill, shouting himself almost speechless in the process.

Phyllis unsettles Eric by saying he 'isn't at all a charming person'.

As the absence from Phyllis lengthens and the battle grinds on, Eric begins to lose hope.

Eric gives Phyllis an account of a bloody attack by German troops - 'We waited a while, then saw one figure, then two, three and four. They were the remainder of the patrol'.

Eric and Phyllis are left reeling after a German patrol attacks and inflicts large casualties.

Eric discloses to Phyllis that he has been ordered to head into no man's land.

Eric begins to lose hope of meeting Phyllis again.

Eric wishes for an end to the war that is preventing him and Phyllis being together.

Eric is given alarming news of imminent action ahead.

To escape the horrors of war, Eric dreams of spending a night at the opera with Phyllis.

Back in the trenches, the reality of the conditions of war resumes - 'At present my hands are so cold that they hardly form the letters properly'.

Eric asks Phyllis for her forgiveness after kissing her in public and is stung by her harsh words expressing 'disgust'.

Eric remembers the precious time spent with Phyllis - his 'treasure' - away from the trenches.

Eric and Phyllis relive the tender moments of their brief encounter - "Do you remember saying, as I drew you close to me to kiss you a second time, 'Eric, don't'?".

Eric and Phyllis meet - 'What a dear, dear day that was. But it went so horribly quickly. I was worried that I didn't give you a last kiss...'.

Eric is on his way to Dublin to see his darling Phyllis.

Eric and Phyllis share thoughts of a tender moment - 'I knew you did care a bit, so I came to you..'.

As the chance of leave gets tantalisingly close, Eric longs to see Phyllis again.

Eric and Phyllis discuss their feelings for each other - 'Turn back will I never do. It would break my heart if I lost your love now'.