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366 August 14 - Tuesday - 12:20 P.M. Beloved: For some reason or other Wendy woke up complaining at 4:15 this morning. As soon as I turned on the light she was all smiles and giggles. I turned on the radio, and sat shivering in pajamas and bare feet listening to the news. It sounded promising and exciting so I left it on, took Wendy into bed with me, and settled down. Wendy went back to sleep almost immediately while I tickled her ear gently. The bulletins kept coming in at a terrific rate, so I decided to stay awake and not risk missing anything. There wasn't a sound in town, tho the radio reported wild celebrations all across the country. Wendy woke up again at 8:00, [pg 2] and crawled and wiggled all over the bed til we got up at nine. About 20 minutes later, there was a news bulletin to the effect that Japan's reply had not yet been received in Switzerland, and since then there don't seem to have been any new developments. The only definite fact is that Domer has announced acceptance of Allied terms. Wendy is such a busy moppet - while I was getting a fire going in the fireplace just now, she walked over, and when I started to blow, she blew too! She is very much interested in everything and loves any sort of a game - peek-a-boo being her current favorite. 5:45 P.M. Oh darling - its really true - but its still doesn't seem real to me - and of course I wish more than anything else that I could be with you this very minute. - Wendy's buttered zwieback [pg 3] The noise, even here is terrific. After the announcement at 4, Helen drove us downtown and we got into a parade of cars. Bob leaned out the window blowing a horn, after he gave Wendy a whistle, which she proceeded to chew on - little sweetie seemed just a bit confused - We had a drink all around when we got back, and you can guess what we drank to. And then, just after I popped Wendy into bed the phone rang, and it was M and F! They were terribly excited, and thrilled to hear Wendy say, “Hi.” They told me to be sure and send you lots and lots of love from them. The radio has gone crazy switching from city to city, state to state, country to country - heard Guam just a few minutes ago. No mail today - perhaps there [pg 4] will be something tonight. Truman has proclaimed the next two days a holiday, so I guess that means no mail, but I don't begrudge it. I can hear the noise downtown, way up here. Darling, darling beloved - its so wonderful, and makes me feel all funny inside. 4:30 Everything, at least here in Carmel is quiet except for an occasional car zooming down the hill. All evening I sat in front of the fire listening to commentaries. I was hoping for a Special - perhaps there will be one tomorrow or the next day - I hope so. Now I'm going to bed, and I hope to a good night's sleep- All my love darling, and a big wish from both your sweeties that we will be together soon- Bobby
