John Macpherson, a captain in the British army, had written that letter, dated Dec. 26, 1914, to his wife Connie. one point. The countries should have better resolved their disputes by playing a football or cricket match because no one dies in a match whereas war leaves behind orphans and widows.

The game was finished, so did the drinks and cakes. Jim told Hans that they hoped to see families as soon as the fighting ended by Christmas next year. The author put the letter back into the envelope and drove into Bridport. He just wanted to hand over the letter to Connie (Mrs Macpherson). Connie was now 101 years old. Her house had caught fire, but she was saved. She was in the conservatory of a nursing home.

The author wished her ‘Happy Christmas’ and gave the letter to her. She recognised the writing of her husband and felt very happy. She mistook the author for Jim who had come home, as promised on Christmas. She kissed the author on the cheek and asked him to read the letter to her. She wanted to listen to the voice of her husband. She said that he (Jim) himself was the best Christmas present to her.