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Wednesday Evening [June 7] Warren, my dearest:- As I start this, supper trays are coming around, so this isn't going to get very far before I have to stop. Have lots to write about today, and just think you probably won't get this til you are back in Washington again- First of all - Wendy had two really good meals, and I feel much more comfortable. She is no glutton tho, and I have to keep spanking her gently to keep her eating - I can hardly wait for you to see her on Sunday- Mother and Father were here this afternoon and brought Miss [Fuuke?]. She is capable looking, tall, big, and snow white hair. She spent a good part of the time watching the [pg 2] babies and talking to the nurses. This afternoon I tried as easily as possible to make Mother and Father realize how we feel, me in particular. It's [?] honey, because no matter how I try to put things, they look so defenseless - I think, tho reluctantly, they are beginning to understand, or at least I hope so. They wanted to come on Sunday, but I asked them please not to. Mother is going to do the necessary shopping on Monday from the list I mail her. They will not be up town on Tuesday, when Wendy and I get home because I do want to be as alone as possible as long as you can't be there. However, if there is any question on this end about letting me go alone I'll phone Father- ([?] Pyle just came in for a piece of candy. Calls it his sugar supply) Mother and Father brought another box today, but I had them take it home, because what they brought last time, together [pg 3] with your box for supplementing, will surely last my stay- Time for our daughter darling more later - 6:30 Wendy left just a few minutes ago -she has really caught on now - So much of her is yours darling, and it means a great deal to me to have it that way. Both Mother and Father said today, that she looks much more like you than me - I am going to start Wendy's baby book tonight - haven't very much to put in, but it will be fun anyway. Have made great friends with the cleaning woman, and get all the dope from her - She has showed me pictures of her family, and described them and their families in detail - [pg 4] The wind is brushing through the tree outside and makes me feel sleepy. The little dark nurse has just done prancing down the hall singing “Old Susanna” The night nurse we have currently is a peach, and gives elegant back rubs - comes from Sterling, Colorado. Hi dearest:- It's now just after 10:00 and Wendy has gone back to the nursery after a most eventful half-hour. If I didn't have “to go” from all the excitement, would write more, but that will have to wait til tomorrow morning. 10:20 Too keyed up to sleep. About quarter to 10:00 two Waves came in, and informed me that I Was to be moved down to Room No. 5 to make room for a new patient - So they proceeded to pile all my belongings, clothes, suitcase, shoes etc. on the bed - At that point Wendy arrived [pg 5] for chow - So with your picture beside me and Wendy sitting on my chest we proceeded down the hall to our new quarters in great glee - As soon as we arrived Wendy ate - She has caught on beautifully and is such fun with her gurgling noises - I think we'll like this room better it's private, away from the nursery, which did wake me up during the night, and has an end table and two chairs - It's down near the men's wards, and as I write there is some heavenly sunrise coming from somewhere, and I think, soon Warren and I will be dancing again - If it wasn't for these d-stitches I’d probably pop out of bed in my Johnny shirt and take a turn or two about the room - Good-night darling B [pg 6] After Breakfast Slept very well - and feel awful good this morning- Wendy too - honey she is so precious - I think she has gotten her first promotion - to the big nursery, because I recognize the Wave who brings her to me as one who works in the nursery near the room I used to have - Darling, last night I heard Wendy burp for the first time - Since I'm not able to hold her up, the Wave burped her for me, and you would have been delighted. She is your daughter and does you proud - She is going to have a cunning smile - I know it's only gas now, but just you wait. The maid just came in and told me I was down with the ‘big shots’ now, whatever that means - Was afraid when they moved me, I’d be in with someone else, and I wanted us to be alone on Sunday, so I am quite content - [pg 7] 11:15 Wendy just left after being in here over an hour - Today is “field day” (heavy cleaning), because tomorrow at 11:30 the Captain makes inspection - While Wendy was here she showed off her versatility - sneezed twice, had a siege of hiccoughs, a crying spell, sucked her first, and left a damp spot on my bed- Your special arrived early this morning, and I enjoyed it so much - While Wendy was in the three cards came, and we chuckled over them together - also letters from Bev and Doug and card from Kay and Jim. The paper didn't arrive for some reason this morning - will wait a bit longer and then check it out. Will finish this off now, and write a note to John and Betty and hope I can find someone to mail this - All kinds of love darling - B-
