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266 Thursday - May 17 - 8:30 P.M. My Dearly Beloved: The news begins to show promise - Japan has evidently made at least one peace proposal to Great Britain and the United States - I don't really expect anything stupendous to happen for another six months, but this might prove to be the beginning of the end. I'm more interested in Russia and her current mass Red Army maneuvers - Even without actually declaring war, that might be the straw to break the camel's back. Helen brought me #220 this morning, and I'm looking forward now to the promised long letter. Saw Dana at the P.O. this morning - We've taken to greeting each other pleasantly, and letting [pg 2] it go at that. Bothers me a little, but I must admit its good not to have her trailing me any more. Remember the little “pushers” that the toddlers had last summer on Morningside Drive? I bought one for Wendy this morning. She will push it along the floor, but only if I take hold of the back of her shirt. This afternoon Helen drove us downtown and then to the Presidio for cigarettes (its 1 pack now) and candy (no limit on 5¢ bars) I got the little chair for Wendy, but it needs Daddy to saw the legs even - am storing up all sorts of odd jobs for you. We left Bobbie at the school workshop for an hour - it was filled with youngsters all sizes, and there seemed to be more girls than boys. [pg 3] One 5th grade youngster named Jonathan had done a beautiful piece of work -a ship model about 2 ½ feet long. Most of the youngsters were busy making bookshelves, bookends, airmail cages etc. Small boys like Bobbie make canoes - the center hollowed out, and three thwarts. At the Presidio, Wendy caused quite a stir among the officers. One in particular, picked her up, played and talked with her, and was reluctant to give her back to me. Wendy took it in stride, smiling, eyes serious, as she patted his face and poked at his eyes. She goes to anyone, and has never cried when a stranger picked her up. Oh sweety, how I wish it was you who was here to play with her. [pg 4] I try to do my best, but even now Wendy needs her Daddy - there are some special things that even the most loving mummie just can't do. You two are going to have a wonderful time getting to really know each other. Put my fur coat in storage, and don't expect to take it out til you come home - I only wore it twice this winter. Suits seem to be just about the right weight on warm days a cotton dress and sweater. All cleaned up and ready for bed - hair washed - and a good long hot bath with lots of Yardley soap. Sleepy and so to bed. I love you my precious darling- Bobby
