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463 November 17 - Saturday - 4:00 P.M. My Dearest Darling: Now I'm all jittered up again. I didn't know til after I got your letters this afternoon that there was any question about [BuPas?] sending out a relief for you. I thought that since CincPac had requested a relief it was all settled. Now, I suppose I have to wait to hear either that your relief has arrived or that the exemption has been lifted. Please cable me soon! I was glad to hear that both Arthurs had arrived unexpectedly - that certainly helps out the language personnel situation. And was equally happy to hear [pg 2] that Barret is remaining with Education - Now if your relief arrives by Dec. 1st and Barret breaks him in - then can you run right over to Saipan, get on a ship, and arrive for Christmas? Or is that wholly out of the question, and if so, what are our chances for New Year's Eve? Please give my very best to the Arthurs - tell K. that we were happy to follow his excellent example and Sz. - that we didn't take his chiding any more seriously than he did. Wendy looks like a little hombre stomping around in her huraches which are still a trifle large, and red courderoy overalls - one strap hanging down over her shoulder. This morning I was out back borrowing in the barrels [pg 3] for some of your clothes - When Sammy appeared with a long box under his arm and an apologetic look on his face - And I thought that perhaps you had forgotten - tho I might have known that you wouldn't - Such beautiful red carnations, and so many of them, brought back such happy little feelings, and some new anticipatory ones! I love them darling, and your note - so characteristic of you, makes me want to fall in love all over again. Sammy said he didn't get your letter til too late to send up to SF, and make the delivery in time. No matter - I'm just as excited today, and its just another pleasant little reminder that tho you aren't here to [pg 4] attend to such things right now, you will be soon - and I love being reminded! #369 this morning, plus a “Do Not Open---“ envelope, and #'s 368 and 371 this afternoon, a very pleasant haul for Saturday, when usually very little mail comes in. On the 120 days - they've been giving out the money, and calling for a refund. No doubt it will all be straightened out by the time you get in. I was glad to hear that i.e. job “for once I can't predict how you will feel.” That doesn't make me feel like quite such a heel - at least you hadn't felt that I’d be all enthusiasm. #368 Was delighted to hear about [pg 5] the desk and two little chairs for Wendy - she'll love them. Sweety, I don't ever want us to be apart again for long or short. #371 What are you making - working with a hacksaw - I'm all curiosity. Even tho I know your cable isn't going to arrive for a good long time - I'm keyed to the sound of the telephone, and keep imagining that it is ringing or about to. Its too damn bad that there have to be so many seemingly unnecessary complications. Had a note from Bev today saying that Bud has gone into some electrical company in Cleveland, and that they hope [pg 6] to be transferred out here to the coast eventually. Wendy's cold is just about gone, except for her usual hangover cough which lasts a couple of weeks. My cold is completely gone, leaving me feeling tired, but that's about all. HI DADDY I LIKE TO WRITE WITH THE GREEN PEN AND SIT VERY STILL. PLEASE HURRY HOME WITH SANTA CLAUS XXXXX LOVE WENDY [pg 7] Damn if the phone didn't ring - It was Jerry to tell me that Reni left Tinian on the 12th and was ready to leave Saipan on the 16th. Is that about as long a wait as you expect? Little sweetie is singing for her supper - so I must get a move on. 8:45 P.M. Have just finished rereading this past month's letters, and I'm left feeling a little bit bewildered and uncertain by all that's happened. In the course of my reading I discovered that when you spoke of “transportation 3 week” you meant over all time, and not just waiting at Saipan - that much at least is encouraging. In that case if you leave anywhere between Dec. 1st and 10th you could make it for Christmas, or New York if you [pg 8] are able to leave by the 15th. I suppose there's no point in conjecturing, as things have a way of working out to suit themselves, and at this stage anything can happen. I rather expect, because of your peculiar circumstances, there will be some sort of a hitch to delay you, and tonight I feel mixed up enough to accept the fact. I hope tho, that it won't be any later than sometime in January - but maybe I better concentrate on hoping that [BuPas?] lifts all its damn restrictions- Am going to read myself sleepy now - which shouldn't be hard, tho this is one of my full up to bursting nights. The carnations are so lovely - every time I glance at them I want to run to you and hug you tight - I do love you terribly much- Bobby
