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[2 pages from an unidentified letter] expert on child behavior, but I am learning a great deal by just watching Wendy. She is always happiest when left to her own devices, and I never try to interfere unless she is really in danger of hurting herself. As compared to a group of children I've seen around town approximately her age - she is obviously more self reliant - physically sturdy, and this may seem a funny thing to add, tho I think its important - she is unencumbered by a lot of clothes. Most little girls wear high shoes and socks for instance while most of the time Wendy goes barefoot or wears barefoot sandals. I don't want her to grow up careless of her appearance, but I'm sure she won't - she has too much sense in that [pg] little head of hers. We don't have something out of the ordinary, just a happy, well balanced, and perhaps a bit above average intelligent little girl. If we have more children cut to the same pattern, we’re going to have a nice brood. 9:30 Have been reading a rather strange book L'Engle's - “Small Rain” - we'll read if together when you get home. Wendy [squizzer?] was so cunning tonight - after my before supper bath, she was still awake, standing in her crib watching me dress - When I get around to putting on some “Bond Street” of course she had to be included on her button nose - she laughed delightedly, and as always, stuck her tongue out experimentally. Come to me soon darling - I love you and need you so much- Bobby
