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259 “Was wrong - fits perfectly now and looks so precious” May 12 - 10:15 P.M. Saturday My Dearly Beloved: Just as I was weighing your letter to see about postage, the SM came with Wendy's kimono. I am so delighted with it, I hardly know what to say. And it looks just like her too, the dainty embroidery on white. At a glance, I should say it would be a good six to eight months before it really fits - However, I'm sure with a little skillful pinning we can get it to look right for a picture for you. I did guess right darling, but I wasn't quite sure. Read the note to me, but am saving Wendy's for her birthday. Of course I'll try to find some little gifts for Shiba San and Shibata. The work is so delicate and fine - Wendy will treasure it as she gets older. I'm not quite sure how the sash ties - do you pin the [pg 2] front and tie the sash in back? I'll see what I can do about finding material for an every day kimono. Would suggest you have it made the same as this one because Wendy grows so fast. She would give you a bear hug, and make lots of kisses for you, I know, if she knew what it is all about. When I asked her “Where is Daddy?” she has learned to look at your big picture, and always smiles. The S.M. was smoking a pipe when he came up - I made some remark about your smoking one too - and asked casually if he ever liked to smoke cigarets - but, he said no - not since the last war. However, I know he would appreciate the gesture, and he's been awfully good natured about all the trips he has to make [pg 3] up here. There was no further mail for Helen, and just a letter from M and F for me. I stayed with Helen for a little while, because she is quite upset. She has no address for Walter, but I suggested she write a brief note, and send it to him by way of you. Its just a chance, so don't be concerned if you can't get it to him. Golly, darling, this hits hard because it was so unexpected, and because I know now that no one is or can expect to be safe in this war. Bless you darling - I love you with all my heart- Bobby P.S. The hole is so tiny, its not worth doing anything about - I wouldn't have even noticed it if you hadn't mentioned it.
