Hello my darling husband,

How is my darling this evening? I am feeling much better today, altho we worked 10 hours. I suppose you’re mad at me and pondering about what to say to me. I expected a reply on my week ago Saturday letters but didn’t even receive a letter. I can’t blame you for being disappointed but you could never dream the trouble I’ve gotten into back here.

I told you I didn’t think I’d stay out on the coast but I think I may if I can find work. Alice and I are not getting along at all. I won’t say it’s my fault or hers. I think it is both of us. She feels she can tell me what to do and I don’t.

I’m sure you don’t expect me to take orders from her. You see darling, she thinks people can’t go anywhere together (man and woman) and have a clean, decent time. She told me the best place for me would be in Washington. In other words, she feels I can’t behave myself. That I have to have a man to make me happy. That hurts and just burns me up. I don’t know if she has written you or not, but it makes no difference one way or the other. Mom felt badly that I did what I did, but she also thinks Alice is carrying it a little too far. Oh! Nuts. I can go on for hours but that doesn’t make you feel any better.

I went to bed right after I finished writing last night and stayed there until 6:00 this morning. I feel pretty good tonight. I’m even going to wash my hair. That is good for me. The first time in 2 weeks. Since I had it cut as a matter of fact.

I told you I went out to Lucille’s house a week ago Sunday for dinner. I’m enclosing the pictures we took then. They aren’t very good but it gives you an idea of my new dress and my short hair. When I get paid this week I’ll have $70.00 put away for the trip. It’s coming along. That’s the train fare and I’m looking for someone who is driving. It will be cheaper that way.

Time out. Your mother just called me. I’m sure happy about that. She got two letters from Ralph today. He is O.K. but she would like to hear from you. You must write to her. She waits all week for a letter. She was very nice and asked me to call her. Please tell her if you get the food she sends you. Please she waits for your mail just as much as I do.

I just talked to Lucille and she has made up with Dale and I told her it didn’t look so good for me. She said I should tell you it wouldn’t be natural if she and Dale were on for you and I to be off. It really isn’t that I’m sure.

I love my husband and I know he trusts his wife and truly loves her. We will be together very soon. I’m trying hard to get money together. It won’t take much longer now.

Well darling, I just washed my hair and I’m listening to LX Radio. I’m closing for the night. God Bless you my husband. I will see you very soon.

Your loving Wife,

DeLores

P.S. Please try to understand your wife. She doesn’t mean anything wrong honestly. I’ll see you soon.

Bye Bye,

Wife