UPDATE: So after I posted this, my mom read it and commented below. She made the connection that the beautiful bright red velvet robe that my grandma talks about below was actually given to me by my grandma when I was little. She gave it to me for playing dress up, and I loved that robe. It made the perfect royal cloak, red riding hood cape, blanket… you know, the normal stuff. I’m sure my grandma probably told me about the robe when she gave it to me, but it clearly didn’t stick with me. It’s too bad… because who keeps their dress up clothes? I’m sure that red robe was sent to Goodwill a long time ago.

Hello My Sweetheart,

Just a line tonight as I’m rather tired. Went downtown right from work and it’s about 8:45 o’clock now. I received your two letters and was very happy to hear from you. Boy, that Navy is sure giving you a work out, isn’t it?

Darling you sound as though you aren’t in favor of my freedom. Could be, I’m really being the girl you want me to be. Even if I go out with the girls I’ll conduct myself in a way you would approve of. Remember sweetheart, I’m planning on marriage.

Mom and I bought almost all of our xmas gifts. I got Eileen an awfully cute red sweater and mom bought her a pair of satin P.Js. Not bad. I got Dad a couple of neck ties, Ed some cig. and some for Jerry. Donald got wine overalls and Baby Jerry a pair of slippers. Mother bought me a beautiful robe — bright red velvet. It’s just beautiful. I hope you’ll like it sweetheart. After all, it’s for our wedding outfit.

Have you heard anything about a leave as yet? Don’t mind me, after all there is a 1,500 mile lap between us. Say, I think I’m going to like this having a well trained husband. I’ll get my breakfast in bed yet. However, I would be satisfied if I could have you in my arms right now, trained or otherwise.

Don’t wait for a box. It may take a few weeks to get it all together. Are you running low on funds yet? Let me know if you want for anything other than me. I’ll send you anything you need. Tell me what you want for xmas as I don’t know what you can have.

Darling please forgive me for being impatient about your mail. I hear from you quite regularly. Two letters today. 17th and 18th. Well, I’m very tired so will retire soon. Will write more tomorrow. I love you so very much darling. Please keep up the old spirit. I’ll be everything you want me to be, Sweet. God bless you all.

Love,

DeLores

P.S. Guard these as you would have me guard yours. I missed your heart and I’ll take extra special care of our hearts. Please let me know if you hear anything about a leave. I love you more every hour. xxxxxxx