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66 Nov. 18- Sat. 9:30 P.M. My dearest darling: Here I am at Paula's standing watch over the two babies, while she goes downtown to get some shampoo, and stop at the P.O. just to see if there might be a letter for me. I don't really expect one, but I've had no mail from you since Thursday - only 3 letters this week. We had supper together -we were both feeling low - why Paula should be I don't know because Bill is expected home this week. If it was me, I’d be so excited, I wouldn't be able to sit still. How I wish they would send you home even for a day after you finish this assignment - or even let Wendy and me come out to see you. I remember when Betty's pessimism used to get me down, now I'm pessimistic when Paula suggests that the war might be over sooner than we think. It's good to listen to her troubles - I wouldn't want her marriage and in-laws for anything in [pg 2] the world. I'm so glad I have your family. This morning we went to Monterey - I tried to do some Christmas shopping but couldn't find anything. This afternoon we went for a long drive along the beach, and thru Carmel Valley - it was so lovely - looked like Colorado in late summer - there are still loads of flowers. Saw General Stillwell, his wife and dog walking along the beach. Paula just came back - no mail and in trying to turn the car, she [hung?] its nose resting against a tree over the side of the road. There's nothing to do except call on the Major across the way, neither of us has ever talked to him - If she left the car, it's back would probably be torn off by morning. Tomorrow we are going downtown for lunch, after I feed Wendy. It will be quite an occasion - the first time I've eaten downtown since you left. Little sweetie is getting a clean dress every day, and her mummy is learning how to wash and iron - It's fun - like [pg 3] doing doll clothes - and good practice for those miles of ruffled pinafores and partie dresses ahead of me. Here comes the battalion now - bet the Major's wife is delighted- Honey, can't you give me anything at all to look forward to - I need it so badly, or I wouldn't be so persistent. I do want you to phone, and I wouldn't miss it for the world, but it frightens me to think of those four minutes, and then no personal touch between us for I don't know how long- Well, darling the cat is out, and I must take Wendy home, and put me to bed. If I could only take you with me. Do you know how very much I love and need you - Bobby
