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188 March 8 - Thursday 8:15 P.M. My dearest one: Poor little sweetie has another cold. She is not too mizizzable, but sounds like a baby foghorn. I think she probably caught it from Dickie who seems to have the sniffles, but of course I can't be sure. She is not feverish, just has an uncomfortably stuffy button nose - I bundled her up well, when I took her out today - think the fresh air will make her sleep better tonight - at least I hope so. This morning I received your letter mailed on the 1st. This afternoon Gerry received Rheinie's letters of the 2nd and 3rd so I am two behind. Rheinie said in one of his letters, that he expects to move on within the next 60 days, but Gerry doesn't know whether he means he's coming home or being sent further out. Was so glad to hear the cookies [pg 2] arrived in good condition. Bev has commissioned me to bake a batch for Bud this week-end along with the one I plan to do for you. Tip from Rheinie which you may or may not already know: if anything I bake arrives dried out, put it in a covered tin box til it absorbs some of the moisture- Fun to hear about the school, and all you are doing - Peel sweet potatoes? Don't they cook them first? Your lunch for the kids intrigues me - now why the hell couldn't you get me a job as some trained volunteer dietician? Just went over to the Bensons to borrow some milk - W. has been issued a lot of cold weather gear - wonder I fit's a blind - or if he will really use it all. I'm a bit disappointed about the pyjamas too, but I certainly wouldn't want even your crud! I hope tho that you will be able to send me them for a birthday present - that is best of all I’d like to receive you in them. Last night I got to thinking and wondering what it would be [pg 3] like to have the war over and you home with us to stay - Not to always have the fear that you would soon be going away to overshadow our happiness. Right now I can't think of anything that would make me happier than just being safe with you - it will be such a wonderful feeling. I love you so much - Bobby
