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364 August 12 - Sunday - 8 P.M. My Dearest Darling: This has been the longest and hardest day yet, sure hope the suspense is over soon. There are news flashes, bulletins, etc. etc. just about every twenty minutes or so. About 6:30 there was a false flash of the war's end, which was killed about two minutes later. Last night I stayed up til midnight, hoping for some good news, and this morning, I woke up at 5:15. I wonder just how all this excitement and tension are going on Tinian, and will be more eagerly than ever watching for your letters this week - Have [pg 2] had no mail for the past two days now. Riley phoned this evening. He has just reported to Casa after five weeks leave. He is trying to get out of the Navy. Coach is on another leave, but Riley didn't know why, or any of the details. He wanted news of Tinian of course, but I didn't have anything to tell. He asked about van Koughnet, and said he would write. I asked him to come see us, if he's going to be around any length of time. This afternoon we went down to the beach. It was warm, but quite windy. The sun doesn't seem to be as strong now as it was in June and July. My tan is still dark, and I'm hoping at least to have the [pg 3] remnants by the time you get home - And on that day, I will be wearing a pair of $20 alligator pumps and nylons, a present from Mother, just because she's happy about the war being almost over! Of course I shall be wearing other things, but just what I don't know. Is there anything special you’d like?? I had a very sweet letter from M and F today. They want so much to help us get started, without interfering. Mother said, “If you have a good car it won't be so difficult to visit with us - we shall see.” I suppose its only right to let them help us at the beginning. Wendy is full of energy and curiosity - a combination which [pg 4] keeps me very busy. Now I'm going to reread thru the last batch of letters, and then go to bed. Lots of loving, and a very special soft kiss- Bobby
