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310 June 22 - 8:00 P.M. Friday My Dearest Darling: Wendy is singing herself to sleep, cuddled against Mr. Teddy, and her rag baby Dimples III. Numbers I and II belonged to Mummy when she was a little girl. For the first time today, Wendy showed an inclination to hold her cup of milk - glass, really, like the small rounded ones I sent you last Christmas. She came out with a new word too - “Dood!” When I gave her her piece of zwieback this morning she said “Doo-ky!” took a bite, and followed it up with “Dood!” Do you suppose we’re going to have another Boulder Betty Lou on our hands? And by the way Mr. J - our daughter does not have big ears. Honestly, they aren't, and I looked [pg 2] twice to be sure - probably look so, because the picture is a close up. As to the general state of our health - Wendy still has her cold tho it doesn't seem to be bothering her much. My throat was a bit sore today - probably due to the dampness. I’d really welcome a week in bed right now with a practical nurse, and think I would indulge, because I am run down, but there are no nurses to be had. As alternative, I'm trying to take things as easy as possible, and am not pushing Wendy up and down hill - 22 lbs. plus carriage or even stroller is quite an item. While downtown this morning I ran into Gerry, who has had a remarkable stroke of luck. Heard about quite by chance, and was able to rent a two bedroom modern furnished house with electric refrigerator for $67.50! Its [pg 3] on Guadalupe and 5th - very attractive white stucco with brown stained shutters. She was very, very lucky. Mr. Wermuth brought up our crates and barrels about noon, stowed them in the garage, and loosened the tops for me. I don't intend unpacking, but couldn't resist a little snooping - And sweety, almost the first thing I pulled out were your blue and gray Wanamaker pajamas! I've kept the gray ones to wear, and sent the blue to you this afternoon - Now we can have four pairs in circulation - the blue and white striped ones I have now, had better be retired - I really wrecked the jacket. As far as I can tell, everything seems to be in good condition, and I'll be glad not to have to pay that storage bill anymore. This afternoon I had two letters from you June 18th and 19th, am missing the 15th and 16th unless you didn't write. Last night I received one marked on the 17th. [pg 4] I was amused by Slicer's poetry? It sounds as id it might have been provoked by a nightmare - Escorting Trumbo and Lewis around must have been fun - Did they say anything about movies or parts of them being shot here on the Peninsula, or didn't you mention Carmel? Just noticed that you are a 100 letter behind yourself in numbering - but you've probably noticed that yourself by now- Wonder how you would like the way. I'm wearing my hair now - in this fog I do it soft in front - parted down the back and in two pigtails tied with ribbon to match whatever I'm wearing. I'm sleepy sweety - its only 9:00, but I think I'll go to bed. Sweet dreams darling - I love you very much - Bobby
