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361 Thurs 1 Nov. 8 pm Sweetie, This is a big day for me, what with the news of which I've just written you and two especially nice letters from you (and coming down with a honey of a cold - but I should complain) #441 (haven't received 440 yet) Was pleased to hear of Arthur Smith's phone call - sorry you couldn't meet him Laughed about hearing your real reaction to my having dates and wouldn't have you feel otherwise than exactly as you do. Yes, darling, circumstances alter cases when it comes liquor and amorousness. Was also amused and a bit encouraged to hear you say, “would like to see Tinian someday, but not til we’re out of the Navy. However, if I was offered the chance I’d take it - anything at all just to be with you again.” Now it's your subconscious going psychic [pg 2] without explaining to you what it's thinking about. Seriously, honey, I hope you do take to the idea of our being out here for a couple of years (of course, I don't know with any certainty yet how definite the opportunity is, but I'll certainly know before leaving here), because I do think it an unusual chance for us. And as will be the case in anything we do, if it ever threatens dullness and boredom (which of course it wouldn't do for some time, anyhow) we can get out at the stated interval. Meanwhile I would have had the experience and the salary - and that's what counts in getting jobs. Yes, Sweetie, I'll give you explicit instructions if I find that I'm coming in to some place other than San Francisco. Am almost sure to ship home, rather than fly. [pg 3] #441 - Pretty stationery Sweetie. Yes, it's pleasant to have a change occasionally, but one of the pleasantest breaks in this routine of mine is the sight of the familiar airmail envelope - no one else gets letters just like them. “the hardest part for me will be the time from now till you get your orders. Once I know you really will be home soon, I'm sure I can manage to make the time go fast by keeping busy.” - the Speedletter isn't orders, of course, but is advance notice of orders which should follow in a month or so. Anyhow, the ball's rolling. Had my birthday grape jelly for breakfast this morning - good. My cold has made me very tired, Sweetie, and I'm going to bed now. Perhaps that's enough for one day. I love you Warren
