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38- 24/44 Took out winter clothes today and put away summer things - Down to visit the Williams for a short while this afternoon. Tuesday Oct. 24 7:15 P.M. My dearly beloved: One month gone by - bringing us closer together again. This has been a fun day. This morning Wendy and I got up after an exercise session in bed. She loves to get into bed with me and giggles delightedly. When I woke up this morning she was on her tummy talking a blue streak to Little Boy Blue. At the P.O. we found letters from Muz and Bev, the first copy of Amerasia, a card from J.H. and a beautiful certificate for you with the enclosed letters. We then went shopping and returned to the P.O. to mail you a box of stationery First Class. Also sent an EFM birthday message, but don't know whether you will get it. Please send me your cable number. This afternoon we went down to the beach with Bev Nettleton - Wendy in her pink poke bonnet that Anna sent - We sunned and took pictures. After doing the hill, we stopped for a cake and the mail - Your letter telling of the shopping expedition was waiting for us. I'm so glad you got something for Mrs. May and Marcia. The present for Mother and Father sounds wonderful, and I know they will love it. I will send the picture of Wendy [pg 2] and me. Will try to Christmas shop after the check arrives. Wendy and I promise not to open any presents til you set the time - tho we've got a 'normous curiosity. We got home about five - Mummy with a sunburn and Wendy with sand in all her creases. Tired both of us, but pleased at our expedition, and knowing you would be pleased too. Tomorrow we’re going to clean house vigorously, and then in the afternoon go visit the dentist - hope it isn't going to be too long a siege this time. The war in the Pacific seems to be moving along so fast - I do worry about you darling - not knowing what you are or will be doing is so hard - can't imagine anything not being dangerous. I feel so stupid, and try not to do any guessing, because I know you will tell me all you are able, just as soon as you can. Honey, I can't think of anything appropriate for Doug's Christmas - how bout a Christmas letter from us both and some snaps of Wendy? You start the letter and I'll finish it putting in the enclosures. Wendy is admired every time we go out, and I do wish you were along to [pg 3] enjoy it too. Usually it is either ‘My what a beautiful baby!’ or ‘What a bright little face - just look at those eyes!’ Darling your wonderful letters are such a great help to me - Finding myself as I never have before - and what a joy it's going to be to talk with you about their fruitful contents when you return. This separation I already realize is making me much more alert to what is going on the world - and I always wonder ‘How would Warren like this, or what would he think about it.’ I am taking a broader viewpoint less personal but far more profitable. Am going to mail you two more Christmas presents when I get some money. First class - and then maybe they'll arrive on time. Will also send you ‘Pat the Bunny’ because little sweetie won't be ready for it til she's about 9 months, and I thought you might like to see it and write some comments. Darling - I am feeling less desperate - but nothing will ever really be whole til you are with me again - I love you so very much - Bobby
