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63 Nov. 15th 8:05 P.M. Wednesday My dearest darling: Now that my ‘duty’ letters for the evening are written, I can settle down to my letter to you. There was no mail today, and I was disappointed - the first day our schedule missed. This morning the pictures from John arrived finally - I am so happy to have them - mailed you a set first class this afternoon. Also sent spares to Muz and M. and F. Wendy and I were up real early this morning, and we discovered a new game - Wendy and I sit opposite facing each other holding hands and bounce - the bed springs have lots of give, and little Sweetie loves it - giggling away at a great rate. Bev and Joan [Harnley?] came by for us about 11:30, and off we went to Monterey. Wendy was dressed in pink ribbon, white sweater, dress, white socks and pink booties, and looked so cunning. We had lunch at Del Monte - and went to the Ship's Store where I got a big box of Kleenex and two packs of cigarettes. Looked for snapshot folders, but they didn't [pg 2] have any either - will keep on looking. When we got home and had a brief rest, went downtown - Paid our water bill, and cashed check to do some Christmas shopping. Hope to get it all done before Thanksgiving. Bought ‘Still Time to Die’ - and hope to start reading it tonight. Warren, Wendy made such a big hit while we were out our shopping tour - you would have loved it. Everyone stops to talk to her and smile - Norman flew home from England early this week - took 1 ½ days and he is on leave now, but I don't know for how long. Mother said that he was thin, but well covered with glitter and ribbons - will write you more details as I get them. Wrote to Muz tonight, and said I’d write to her again after I’d heard from you. I honestly don't know how it would work out. This house seems just barely big enough for Wendy and me. We could manage, but would be cramped. Have thought of renting Jean a room nearby if she comes, and if there is one available. Then she could eat here with us, and spend the evening when she felt like it. I wish I knew what to say. Our trunks were sent from New York [pg 3] last week Express - and should be here soon. The freight is yet to be sent out, so I don't know when we'll get that shipment. Tomorrow I'm going to get reorganized, so I'll have a place to put things when I unpack - There just isn't enough storage space for everything. My goodness, I certainly am sleepy tonight - keep yawning away at a great rate. Guess I'll read a bit and go to bed. Almost forgot - your gift to M and F arrived and Mother is just bursting with curiosity, because Father won't let her open it - Can't you just see them! Goodnight my darling - I love you very much - Bobby This is a lousy letter - I'm just too tired to think straight. Forgive me darling, from now on I'll write to you first. [pg 4] 13/42 Yorktown - Ned and Pat and us'n - Laurelei and [Plotgel?] Met Ben Brown in Subway - got Warren a ‘thinkin’ Navy Way 13/43 Met Warren for lunch at ‘the Sink’ then downtown - did all the toy departments and bought the first ornaments for our Christmas tree. 14/42 Slept til 4:00 P.M. Music Room - Flowers - wrist corsage; Formal at J.H. Charlie's - cute kitten padding about. 14/43 Lazed the morning away - To Macky to hear the [Don Cossack?] choir, then on to the May's for a very pleasant tea 15/42 Lunch with Warren - Dot and Chris - supper with Dot and Ed. Navy prospects - telegram to Commander [Huidmarsh?] 15/43 Downtown this morning - met Warren for lunch - Frankels stopped by this afternoon.
