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62 Tuesday Nov. 14 5:00 P.M. My dearest darling: We just got home a few minutes ago from Dr. Lusiguan's. Wendy demeaned herself again! - she was just precious. In an office full of crying babies - she was the only one smiling! She weighs 15 lbs. 8 oz. and is 24 ¼ inches tall. Her menu now includes custard, jello, junket, vanilla pudding, egg yolk and the Similac is increased to 6 tbs per 8 oz. of water. The 3 meals a day schedule met with approval [?] laugh. Little sweetie sleeps til 8 now! Dr. Lusiguan says she's too good to me - After the examination we went to look for a coat for Jeff. I sat Wendy on a counter, and heard someone whisper ‘But, she couldn't be the mother - she's too young!’ I looked around, and the woman looked embarrassed, and said, ‘You’re not the baby's mother are you.’ I laughed and said yes Wendy was our sprout. I don't know why, but that tickled me. Wendy was duly admired - and I was complimented on how I handled her! Anyone could handle Little Sweetie, there just isn't another like her. I forgot to tell you that someone stopped yesterday to admire her incoming crop of hair - that was the nicest compliment of all! [pg 2] Bev phoned and Wendy and I went down to collect the enclosed pictures which she had gotten for us - Am anxious to hear what you have to say about them. Bev asked us to go over to Monterey tomorrow - we’re turning into awful gadabouts, but it makes the days go over so much faster. Stopped in to see Muriel Simpson at the Red Cross - she's very nice, and promised to come over with Betty Swain at Christmas time - Almost forgot - this afternoon I most fully understood my love for you thru a little incident. Dorothy Anderson and 19 mo. old Sharon wen to Dr. Lusiguan’s with us. As we were ready to leave Dorothy came out in tears. Sharon had developed a hernia, and was to see another doctor in Monterey right away about an operation. Her husband, Wayne, an Army lieutenant, is due to leave during the next two weeks, and was waiting to pick Dorothy and Sharon up to come home. When he met us and Dorothy told him - he just didn't seem to care, and was no help to her at all. I was so mad I could of shaken him. And then I thought of you, and how you would react if it was Wendy - and I knew you would be so concerned and sweet. Darling, I love you so much there never could be anyone else. Had a letter from Muz this morning - I want you to think about what I am going to tell you - and then write and tell me what you [pg 3] think best. Muz asks me frankly (nothing has been or will be said to Jean) what I’d think of Jean's coming out here to be with me, because Albert is making things so difficult for her. At first I thought it might be a good idea, but now I don't know. Jean, I think is in a transition period now, an important one. I called the Employment agency and found that secretarial jobs at Ford [Ord?] were available now paying 120-150 per month. Marge says that there are swell weekly dancers out there, and the hostesses are always looking for nice girls, so Jean could meet men if she wants to. And too, I don't think she’d have trouble getting a ride back and forth daily. The thing I'm doubtful about is this. I feel sure that I could help Jean if she was willing - but I don't want her to feel dependent upon me, so that when you come home, and she has to be elsewhere that she’d be ‘lost’ again. Of course during the war she might meet and become engaged or married to someone, but that is a possibility. And if I was asked for advice I’d tell Jean she ought to wait a year or two and readjust herself. She has been definitely set against men til now - now she is going rapidly in the other direction - a good thing in most [pg 4] ways, but she's apt to have a fall if not careful. The war is another consideration - no one knows how long it will last - things [?] moved rapidly for the last two years-and I imagine will be just about the same for the next two years. I know, as far as you know now - you will be in the Pacific. But if for some unknown to us now reason you came home it would mean ditching Jean - and that wouldn't be fair. So - consider it from all angles and then write me a long letter. I'll write Muz meanwhile - and tell her we’re thinking about what is best, and will let her know - in any event Jean wouldn't leave Memphis til after the 1st. Had a nice letter from Helen today, and she says she will come to Carmel to visit us, as soon as it's convenient for her. Sure will be glad to see her and have her see Wendy- Must do up the dishes now - and more letters to write. Had three very vivid dreams last night and woke up feeling pleasantly disintegrated with you stroking my hair and forehead. Felt wonderful - thank you darling - We love Wendy's daddy- Me in my own way, and Wendy in her own little girl way - Bobby
