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338 July 18 - Wed. - 9:00 P.M. Our fuschia plant out on the patio is in bloom again - My Dearest Darling: Feeling mellow and sleepy just about now, and wanting you very much. Perhaps it's a good thing you’re away tho right now, because Helen and I had hamburgers and raw onions tonight - Remember my once a year spree? Well, now you won't have to worry about it, at least til next July - Helen fixed the drinks tonight - I suspect mostly rum with a dash of coca cola - good, but potent as hell, tho I notice my handwriting isn't wobbling the way it did the other night - [pg 2] We didn't wake up til nine this morning, and at that I had to tickle Wendy under the chin. She's such a sweet little bunny rabbit, all pink and white and smiling. No mail from you today, but the wooden box with the sandal wood, two lacquer wear bowls, and one earthenware one arrived. Its such fun to get packages on the days when there aren't any letters. The sandalwood intrigues me. If we ever get a real big table, and you get around to polishing the wood, don't you think it will make an elegant centerpiece? I love the feel of the lacquer wear - always have, its so light and smooth to touch. Still no word about the wallet [pg 3]. It bothered me a bit after I got to bed last night, but its good discipline for me in several ways - Makes me damn sore tho. Guess what - Wendy has two molars!! I didn't even suspect they were coming in, and I was very much surprized to see them. I discovered them quite by accident as we were rough housing and Wendy opened her mouth to laugh. There are two other teeth that should have come in first, but I guess they will be along any time now. The sun was out all day, and of course we went down to the beach this afternoon. Wendy found the little 2 year old girl I mentioned a few letters back. Her name is Jan, and she's a [pg 4] cute trick. Wendy toddled right down to see her, and docilely ate the prune, grape and cherry Jan fed her. Then they found an old crate lying on the sand, and had a wonderful time climbing around, and in and out of it. I am surprized that Wendy tries to walk in the sand - wish you could see the stance - I'll try to get a picture for you. I paddled around jumping the waves and having a wonderful fun time. If you were home, I’d like it lots better- Sweety, do you suppose you will really be home in another two months or so? I thought I was going to be able to forget about it, but I can't. This morning I sent you another EFM for no particularly reason, hope [pg 5] you like it. When I showed it to Helen, she liked it so well, that she copied it to send to Charles. Have you ever seen a list of available messages, there are really lots of possibilities. Oh, meant to tell you, Charles said in his letter today that Richie Davis had gone out on a carrier. Charles has taken over Ritchie's job, and says it looks like a good one. The news sounds good now - almost too good to be true. Do you think things are going according to schedule or ahead or don't you know? There is all sorts of speculation on the radio, as well as in the newspapers. I'm awfully sleepy now darling - guess its time to go to bed. Have another pair of pajamas ready to send you tomorrow. I do love [pg 6] sleeping in ones you've worn recently - Please to come home soon, Tinker - I need to give you lots of loving up- Bobby P.S. The Robbins, Janie and Joe have a little boy - Remember talking to them at Bev's cocktail party - Of course we'll never know for sure, but I think Wendy was the inspiration - remember how completely taken with her Janie was?
