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312 June 24 - 7:45 P.M. Sunday My Dearest Darling: Have just tucked Wendy in for the second time, after taking her to the benjo and making all sorts of suggestive sounds to no avail. That little mischief box - when I went in, discovered that she had pried the eye out of her little yellow dog and was blissfully sucking on it. Now I can hear her laughing, and holding forth with Dimples III. Poor Mr. Teddy got “We-weed” on this morning, before I could grab Wendy up. Tho I swore I’d never use “we-we” with our children, I find its most convenient, and a generally accepted term among small fry and their mothers. And, [pg 2] by God, I do prefer it to “tinkle” and similarly obnoxious pseudonyms. The SM brought me your letter bright and early this morning, and it helped enormously to get me thru the day. Sundays always hang particularly heavy. Made me feel good to hear that you had received all the pictures. Glad you like the one of me, as well as the precious ones of Wendy. I only glanced at them hastily, but they did look good. Norman sent just the one set, but I think he's going to send me the negatives as well as some 5 x 7 enlargements of the best pictures. You keep the ones you have sweety, and when you get home we'll put them in the family album. I love the expression on Wendy's face - especially the toidey one - just a little startled after the flash [pg 3] bulb went off. She took it all in stride, and didn't fuss at all. I'll see what I can do about getting you two more small albums the next time I go over to Del Monte. Do you want corners too? Wendy still, naturally enough, prefers crawling to walking. Wish you could have seen her chasing Bobbie round and round the armchair near the radio this afternoon - they both had a wonderful time. Sorry Charlie and Evan and Tel didn't go into MG. From the looks of the CASA men around, I should say MG lost out on a good chance, when it couldn't effect the transfer. Walter's letters home are amazing - Sometimes I wonder whether he's naïve or just plain dumb. I think he is scared - not that I’d ever hold [pg 4] that against any man in similar circumstances. Wish you wouldn't talk about the possibility of your being on Tinian for some time to come. Each time you do, I'm sure that you’re going to be yanked out and sent in on a new operation. I wish this next week was over, so I’d have your answer to my letter about the replacements. Didn't do anything much today, but did get Wendy's baby book up to date, also your snapshot album and the big one. The scrapbook is crammed full, and I'll have to get at it soon, before it gets completely out of hand. So sleepy - have been all day - guess I'll read a bit, listen to the news and go to bed. Dream of me tonight darling, as I want to of you. I love you so terribly much- Bobby
