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291 Sunday 12 August 9:20 pm VJ Day -! My dearest darling Today I've been going around with somewhat the same feeling, as I heard it aptly put, of a schoolboy on the first day of his summer vacation. There is an air of expectancy and confidence all about; everyone is sure that the Japanese will accept and that the war will be over in a day or two. As far as my present assignment goes, that probability may not affect us a great deal, Sweetie; I'm sure to be here at least two or three months and likely to have to finish out the eighteen. But surely you will find comfort in the knowledge that once I am home there's no tearing me away again. Isn't that a lovely and exciting prospect! We made a holiday of today. This afternoon I went to the tennis matches again, saw an excellent three sets in which Wayne [Sabrie?] defeated Frankie Parker 3-6, 6-4, 7-5 and the first set of a match between [pg 2] Donald Budge and Bobby Riggs (to the former, 8-6) Tonight I brought the electric phonograph from school for the two Jameses, who had a guest from the ship they came out to Saipan on, now unloading in Tinian port. #355 - I didn't do you justice Sweetie, when I picked part of a phrase to write about last night and neglected the “but I’d damn well rather see you finish out your sentence on Tinian.” I realize that current developments change the picture somewhat and that it'll be hard for you to take if I still do have to, but - that's all there is, there isn't any more. If I were you I’d just pay no attention to the thumbsucking, sweetie - I think your instinctive feeling that she needs the comfort is the one to go by. When she gets old enough to talk to and if she still persists, that's a different matter. #354 - Congratulations to the Chards - Betty wanted another boy, didn't she? Altho perhaps secretly she might have wished for a girl As far as book I've requested (or any packages) [pg 3] are concerned, I think its safe to assume that you can keep on sending them at least for the next month. And I think, Sweetie, that you had better ship me my greys right away; my khakis are all shot, and I may as well get some use out of the greys. There are, I think, 2 pairs of pants, 4 shirts and one blouse - and don't forget overseas cap, visor cap cover. I'll still wear my tan tropical worsted when I get back to the States, for what little time I'm in the Navy. Gosh it will be good to get back with clothes again - and into a climate in which you can wear them! Was a little disappointed not to hear from Chuck Mulligan today and am wondering whether he got my letter - he asked me to write him, rather than get in touch in any other way, and I did so at the address he gave. I'm proud of the way you don't give in when Wendy falls and bumps herself - I know it must be a temptation, but it's important not to yield to it unless she's really hurt. Mother is sweet - I wouldn't even consider help [pg 4] toward buying a car, though, till I know what I'll be doing. Your suggestion about ganging up to finish paying the debt to Father, especially now that we have a small backlog, is a very sensible one. The amount we still owe may sound a little disappointing to you - $190 - but I think we can easily pay it in three months’ time if you can send me $25 each month. I’d rather do it that way, and send in the $65 or $60 from here. (Next pay day for me is the 1st) It's wonderful to be married to you, my charming 15-year-old! #353 - I didn't realize Bev's hair wasn't its natural color. It will be interesting to see her as a brunette. I do love you, darling, terribly, and there aren't any times when you don't have much sense. Often you have a lot more than I do. And if you didn't have a grain of it but we’re still you, I’d still love you Good night Warren
