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#120 Monday 29 Jan 7:30 am Mummy darling, Skipped yesterday unavoidably - that is, having come in too late the night before (it was my turn to jeep half way across the island to return the projector and amplifier as we have to do three times a week, each time we show a movie to the civilians - the operator comes with the equipment) I expected to have time for at least a note yesterday morning. But I’d no sooner started it than I was called out. Then, I though, I'll write two letters today to even the score; as it turned out I just didn't have a moment all day. Last night my English class lasted longer than usual and this is my first chance to write again. All this, darling, not by of apology but just to show you that I miss something when I don't get a letter off to you - because it's the thing uppermost in my mind whenever it's put off, I think of you the more at such times. The night before last I lay awake thinking of you. It was so sweet just to ream that I didn't try to go to sleep for a couple of hours. It's hard to believe that there was a time when I thought twin beds were the happier arrangement for general (and except for special) occasion - but I think I understand the difference between myself now and then. [pg 2] A couple of days ago I received the two notebooks and spent noontime putting your June letters in one of them. I look forward to rereading them soon. (They came recently in my seabag - which, incidentally, arrived in beautiful shape; together with my bedroll, from which I'm now enjoying the use of a new cot, mattress, pillow, pillowcase and sheets, it came in a large box labeled “Delicate Instruments.” Played tennis for the first time day before yesterday. Was heavy on my feet - probably because of those field shoes that we wear all the time - and my wrist still feels funny when I write. I got beat, of course [not offering that as correct English) - I picked somebody who could play for the sake of a better game. In tennis my weakest point is inadequate control of my wrist, and someday I shall get a wristband for support. If you should see a cheap on in Carmel or Monterey you might send it to me. Must go out now to see that the Korean school children get their diphtheria inoculations and TB tests - it was take all day today. Classes are to continue until each one is called out for the purpose. Incidentally, we move into the new frame buildings this morning. Classes up to now having all been in tents. I love you so much darling Warren
