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120 11:50 P.M. Jan. 6 - Sat. My dearest darling: Doug had to leave just about half hour ago, and I've just finished the dishes and tidying up a bit. He didn't get here til noon, but it was good to see him even for so short a time. We talked all afternoon and this evening, and I drank two glasses of beer! He looks well - has put on weight, but has grown somewhat bitter. I imagine it won't last too long tho now that he is back. He leaves by train for New York tomorrow - expects to spend three days there, and then go on to Memphis. He has 21 days leave, and then reports to Miami, Florida for reassignment - probably here for six months before going out again. Doug doesn't want to go back to the Pacific - he would like a job ferrying planes or else go to England. We took time out this afternoon to walk downtown - met Gladys and she and Doug had a long conversation. Her son Markham and his wife are stationed in Memphis now. Doug was delighted with Wendy, and she with him. He has promised to write you a letter about her as soon as he has a spare [pg 2] minute. Had a long letter from Norman this afternoon - he seems bitter too - this war is certainly hurting everyone- No mail from you - I do miss it so. And, it's amazing how nearly always my low days are the ones on which I don't hear from you. I love you so much - darling - it just repeats itself over and over again. You are my life - surely all this must be a bad dream, and soon I will awake to find you with me. Hurry that happy day- Bobby
