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197 St. Patricks Day - 8:00 P.M. Saturday My dearest darling: Helen's had another phone call, and has just gone home to put Bobbie to bed. Walter says he will be able to call one more. Golly, honey, it brings last September so close again. A few minutes ago there was a news break on the radio to announce that [D?] reported a large task force in the vicinity of the [Kwiles?]. Something terrific is obviously brewing. I've been reading a little book Japan's Islands of Mystery by Willard Price. It was written just after Guadalcanal, and made extremely accurate predictions. Price believes that Russia won't declare war against Japan til we’re ready to go in for the kill, and I'm inclined to agree with him. He gives detailed descriptions of the main islands in the Marianas with simple maps but I guess I hadn't better trace the one I’d like to. No mail again today, but I had [pg 2] good letters from Muz and Grandfather. I walked into another embarrassing situation when I stopped at Bev's to return her rain cap. She and Jack were on their way up to San Francisco for the week-end. I don't think I'm a prude, but it did annoy me a little. I guess in its own way its amusing, but how the hell she can run around with him nearly every day and night, I don't know - But, that's Bev and probably “on her it looks good” to ape the New Yorker. Phoned the Presidio and made an appointment for March 26th. Things have been going a bit better today, but I want to have a check up anyway. Wendy and I made a flying trip downtown this afternoon, and ran into Kieran on his way to the Pine Inn. He is leaving this week - asked for you. The men going out now, are all under Army, and not at all pleased about it. Now that it's over, I'm glad you were sent out when you were [pg 3]. I think you got a better deal all around, even if we missed some time together, but its worth every minute of separation to me, to know you are working and interested in your job. There's no knowing what the future will bring, but we do have 6 months (well almost) behind us, and they could have been lots worse for you and consequently for me too. Wendy looks so cunning with her four teeths shining brightly, tanned complexion, big blue eyes and wispy hair. She has a very merry face, tho at times she looks quite serious. Helen remarked tonight that she looks like a little pixie - Well, she has to or she wouldn't be your daughter. It still startles me to wake up in the morning, and see her standing in the crib watching for me to open my eyes. As soon as she sees me move she gives forth with a gay laugh, and shakes the bars begging to get out. Poor Mr. Teddy - Wendy pulled his red felt tongue out. The little pink flowers are a [pg 4] kind of begonia that grows near the patio - It comes out in big clusters and is very pretty. Have almost finished Wendy's half of our Mother-daughter outfit, and it is darling. As soon as I finish them I'll have someone take pictures for you. To bed now my most dearly beloved - I love you with all of me - Bobby 17/43 It's cold, and I haven't been able to do any work in the garden yet. 17/44 Breakfast at Howards - paid last bills - 10:30 bus to Denver. Riggs Optical - very good luncheon at the cosmopolitan - shopping - Left on the Zephyr at 4:00 - dinner with the Williams - to bed early - session with the conductor!
