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31- Monday Oct. 16- My darling: How very excited we are sitting here on the bed waiting for your phone call. Wendy is talking a blue streak, and I hope when you call she will say something. I phoned Bev just to see if Wendy would talk, but she shut up like a clam. After the overseas operator called, I was so flustered that I decided to clean house to calm-down - and now we are nice and shiny- To go back to last night - After hopping in bed, and after thinking I had the bat safe in the living room, what did he do but fly in here. I scrambled out of bed just as he fell into Wendy's crib. That was too much, and I knocked him senseless - threw him to the floor and swept him vigorously [pg 2] out the door - slamming it shut. That I thought it that! I heard him slapping around outside, but after a stiff dose of sherry I fell asleep. This morning I peeked cautiously out, and there was friend bat with one wing pinned under the door and still alive. So…taking a deep breath I poured a kettle of boiling water over him and after making sure he was thoroughly scalded - swept him away. That was quite an experience, and one I don't particularly care to repeat - The call over - and I've just finished playing with her on the bed and gotten her laughing to reassure her that bed and pinch don't go together. It was so wonderful darling! I'm sorry the end was sort of garbled - did I say anything I shouldn't? Your voice sounded so clear - mine probably shook just because I was so excited. There were so many things - perhaps better left unsaid - because we know so well what they are anyway - And I'm so glad you can phone again [pg 3] even if you don't know when - If it's money let me know and I'll send a money order e- think I can get a call to you, if you name a phone someplace, find out for me will you? I'm still shaking - Wendy is very happy now, and of course talking away at a great rate- Another durating wife moved in just today with a 3 yr old daughter, Paulo Kieney and Kio. Her husband is in the Merchant Marines. We have quite a cosy neighborhood. Mrs. Price has asked me over to waffle supper tonight, and tomorrow Bev has asked us to lunch and to meet a friend of hers. Darling, I can hardly wait to get your letter talking about the call. I can't tell you how wonderful it was and I was so afraid I’d cry and so glad I didn't - I think it was trying to hear so hard and afraid I’d miss something. 8:45 Oh honey it was so good - I love you so very, very much- Phoned Muriel Simpson, but she wasn't home, however I had a good talk with [pg 3] her mother. Muriel mentioned a dentist Dr. Hughs here in Carmel and I think I will try and make an appointment because I know my teeth need some work - golly I dread it. Sweety, as I told you on the phone - open your boxes and take out the cookies, but leave the rest - it isn't much. Mother and Father I'm pretty sure have gotten you a watch - so you might see about selling the one you bought - Oh darling - just talking to you was such a big help. No matter where you go or how far - always telephone whenever you can, and if necessary reverse the charges - it's worth anything. Next week I'll start the family Xmas boxes - nothing elaborate, but I'll do my best. Merle's Treasure Chest is trying to find a silver frame for Mother and Father's anniv. Father's birthday is the 9th if you want to send a card. My darling, it just can't be too long before you’re home. I love you with all my heart - Bobby
