Late January 1940
Late January 1940Late January 1940As it turned out, Major Taylor’s suggestion continued to be a huge success. Every paper continued to feature the Marriage Bureau again and again, but this time dozens of couples came forward, happy to report weddings or pending nuptials in the newspaper articles.
It was a positive boost for Londoners since food rationing had been announced. Elizabeth had been floating on clouds since Christmas and was determined not to let the new restrictions affect her mood.
Eva read the latest rationing announcements in the paper. “Four ounces of bacon and butter per person per week . . .”
The three of them were sitting in the back office enjoying a quiet moment and a spot of tea before their appointments began for the day. Elizabeth had been daydr
