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419 October 4 - Thursday - 6:15 P.M. Golly Sweety: We've just had a fire at our house! Just after I got Wendy to bed, I noticed a glow in the kitchen which I thought at first was the reflection of the sunset, but in a matter of seconds I realized that it was fire. I can't exactly remember just what I did, except to rush in and find that the aprons hung on the back of the door had caught fire from the stove, and the flames were climbing over the door toward the ceiling. Fortunately, there were two empty milk bottles on the drain which I filled and refilled and that way managed to put the fire out. After it was all over, and my [pg 2] legs were steady again, I phoned the fire department, explained what had happened, and asked if they thought someone ought to come up and check just to see that everything was alright. A few minutes later there was a racket outside, and one of the town's volunteer firemen came pounding in. He was very much surprized that I had gotten the fire out myself and asked how I managed to do it. I had to laugh and answer “Milk bottles!” Then, I discovered that he had driven up in a brand new jeep the fire dept. just acquired, and of course I had to go out and admire it. We have the dubious honor of being responsible for its debut. What frightened me more than [pg 3] anything else was the realization that I might have been out back, or over at Helen's, and the fire might have gotten out of control and to Wendy, before I got there. I've vowed never, never to leave Wendy alone under any circumstances and I'm sure I'll stick to it, no matter what. Gladys is up in SF, but when she gets back I'll have her send a painter up to repair the damage. I don't think I'll bother about the insurance, because it shouldn't cost us more than $5-10, and there's always the chance that Mr. Cohn might say something to father, and then we’d have a lot of unnecessary fuss. 9:00 The yellow spots are [gookum?], I've got smeared over a blister on my little finger. Damn it all - when [pg 4] are you going to come home and take care of us? Got some new white, soft bras and panties I know you are going to like. I wish you could see them on me now while I still have most of my tan. My permanent is perfect too - but I don't suppose the Navy would send you home just so that you could see how I look. The button-nose looks fine too. She does have lovely features, and the prettiest smile. I was noticing her particularly today, and how well she looks in Alice blue - It brings out her blue eyes and dark lashes as well as her light hair. No mail from you today, and I've been sort of hoping for a Special. Gerry hasn't heard from [pg 5] Reini in three days, and thinks maybe he is on his way home- Think I'll say goodnight now Sweety, because my finger hurts, and its awkward to write. All my love darling every bit - Bobby
