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284 June 2 - Saturday - 6:15 P.M. Dearly Beloved - my darling Wendy's Daddy: I hardly know where to begin, still feel excited. This afternoon I slicked up the house, washed the kitchen floor, left the screen door open so it would dry, parked Wendy with Mrs. Price, and went down to pick up the birthday cake. Met Gerry and Dickie on the way, and they came home with me. I picked Wendy up and when I walked into the house I caught my breath, for Sammy must have walked in the open door while we were out. He left a lovely [pg 2] wicker basket filled with baby pink roses and tied with both a large rosette of pink satin ribbon, and a smaller one. They are just exactly like the ones you brought us. There was also a package tied with pink ribbon and wrapped in blue tin foil - And still another box tied with blue and pink, in it was a pair of china baby shoes - half filled with pinks, the other half bachelor buttons from Sammy and Ramona (the girl who works for him). The package we’re going to open at the party. When Gerry and Dickie left I read the notes to Wendy because this is her birthday where you are! Little sweetie stood in her pen saying “Da-da” over and over again while I read with [pg 3] just a tear or two in my eyes. I told her that these flowers are just like the ones you brought us just a few hours after she was born, and how she has the most wonderful Daddy in the whole world, and how much he loves her. I have the roses centered on the piano with Wendy's picture on one side, your smiling picture on the other, and the pile of unopened presents on the end. Wendy's cake is lovely -trimmed with pale pink rosebuds and pale, soft green leaves. I have a tin box already for your piece. What's left after the party I'm going to share with Mrs. Price, Bev, and Sammy and Ramona. The ice cream is ordered, and this evening I'm going [pg 4] to finish up the last odds and ends. Oh sweety, I feel full up, and want so much to share all this with you. Tomorrow I will give you a running account of the whole day. “Extra special things are worth waiting for,” darling, and I'm trying to be patient, and make the most of all this, so that I'll be the best kind of a wife for you, and give you even more love, if possible. Last night I had my first good nights sleep in a long time. I had one of those real dreams about you. We were shopping in Monterey for a musical toy, and trying to decide between a little red pail which played a merry tune, and a big Pooh Bear you wound with a key until he coughed [pg 5] “Hurumph” and started to sing “Three Cheers for Pooh” The pail cost 10¢ and Pooh $15, and we must have been brokish because I left the choice to you, knowing you’d pick the bear. Then, somehow I woke up in a bed, and you were sleeping in another. I jumped up, and tried to wake you - you took your own sweet time to tease me, and then your face broke into a roguish grin, and I went right to you. It was a wonderful dream, and brought you to me very vividly- 7:30 Mrs. Price came in - have to take time out for a quick supper now. 8:00 P.M. We got to Monterey about ten this morning and had a very unsuccessful [pg 6] shopping spree. I got a pair of white play shoes, some hangers for Wendy and that's all. I wanted a jumper or dress, but there wasn't a decent thing to be had. I think I'll send Mother a check, and have her do some shopping for me in New York. When we got home, I put Wendy down for her nap, and got to work on my housecleaning. Sure am glad things were in order when Sammy walked in, I would have been very much embarrassed, as it was, it was just pure luck! While I was working around, “Dearly Beloved” came over the radio -a special Wendy's birthday present. It isn't played very often, so every time [pg 7] is a very special occasion. I wore my new belt, and one of the necklaces today. I just love them darling. No mail so far today, but maybe some will come in tonight. #235 Nothing is the same precious, but everything, no matter how insignificant, which brings you closer is all important, in fact that's what makes it significant of course. I want you too sweety - you know how much without my having to try and tell you in words. No Gerry has decided not to go east - its just too much of a job. Webster says gayly - now I am mixed up! Gosh, how I wish I could cook you a meal. Robert Cecil is probably in [pg 8] his middle forties - boyish looking, with a pleasant smile - looks a little thin, but otherwise fine. Darling, you've been awfully sweet about sending packages, and I love getting them all. I wish so much that I could do more for you. I'll write John and Betty a note soon explaining about Sally's basket. I never did hear whether or not Nancy ever received the gift we sent her. Will send you Doug's new address as soon as he gets a permanent one. This current part of the Pacific War is particularly horrible - I hope things don't grow any worse as the next few months roll on. An animal always fights hardest before he dies, and [pg 9] I guess that's what the Japanese are doing now. Scuttlebut has it that they are stressing Chinese instead of Japanese at the Presidio now. A new bunch of Navy men have come in, I think from Ann Arbor, and an Army group from Stanford is due next month. I could tell you about Mrs. Price, but it wouldn't be funny written down. 9:45 No mail - It seems to be slowing up again, perhaps something is coming up. Both Walter and Reinie have said to watch the newspapers, guess the big news is yet to come. Bedtime now sweety - come to me again. I love you- Bobby
