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471 November 25, Sunday - 8:45 P.M. My Dearest Darling: Wendy probably wouldn't appreciate seeing me sitting here, nibbling her animal crackers - I'll get another box first thing tomorrow morning - promise. Last night about 10:00 Vivian came over followed by Frank (he’d gotten an unexpected overnight pass) bearing a bottle each of ginger ale and liquor, and a tray of ice cubes - so we sat around the fire talking and drinking for about an hour. Frank is one of these humorous fat boys, who can keep you laughing by just being himself. Received the enclosed clipping and a very nice letter from Muz [pg 2] today, written the day before the wedding. Its hard to tell from a picture of course, but Valerie's picture rather surprized me - it will be fun to see Doug with a wife. Muz says that when we get to Memphis, she is going to give a tea for Valerie and me - I'm glad that you will be there too! They played our song on the radio tonight, and for the first time it didn't make me tearful, just awfully happy knowing that you will be on your way home soon. I've been concentrating on your relief all week-end and hoping that he is on his way - his ears are probably burning like fury. Yes sweety - “Demonstration of [pg 3] affection is certainly a basic human need.” I don't know what ever I would have done if I hadn't had Wendy to love and cuddle and be reminded of you, while you've been away. Not that she in any measure takes your place because that's your own, but she has been an outlet for my affection, tho I'm sure I've never been overdemonstrative. It is so good to know that soon we will be together and whole again, both mentally and physically. In some way I feel older - perhaps mature would be a better word, but mostly I just feel like the me I've grown accustomed to. Just think darling, the week after next you might be on your way - Don't look at me that way - I'm being very patient! I do love you - Bobby
