Hello my husband,

Well, here it is Saturday night and I’m home alone. Not all dressed up but no place to go anyway. I’m not blue but it is lonesome in the house all alone. I didn’t receive a letter from you today. I can’t say anything because I didn’t write last night.

I took Mother to a show last night. It was “When Johnnie Comes Marching Home.” It was very good. She likes to go out and the rest of the kids never think about taking mom along.

I got a nice check this week. The whole thing was $57.00. I got $49.27 home. That sure looks ok. I’m going to put $25 on my suit and then that is finished. Then all the small bills I have left are the pictures and Binman. About $55 in all. I still have the $35 you wired me so I don’t have to start from the bottom.

I have some very good news. Before I went out, your Mother called me and invited me over to Sunday dinner. It sure makes me happy and definitely I’m going. It’s going to be a little strange to go without you, but I’ll manage as best I can. I’ll tell you all about it tomorrow night.

I’m angry all over again at Hi. He wasn’t satisfied with your letter apparently because he saw Joe Lehner at the senior meeting and he told them all about it. That really hurts. I know the Union is working against Alice out at work but know I don’t intend to tip her off. When the union gets in I’m not so sure Alice will last. They have about 95% of the company in now. Do you think I should pay my dues? Please advise me.

I just talked to Mrs. Lehner and she is wondering if you have talked to Dorothy? Please try and talk to her and write Mrs. Lehner how you make out. The baby is starting to say a few words — dog, cat, baby, car, bye bye and so on. I may see Lehners tomorrow evening if they are home. Lucille is due to pop any minute. She was due a week ago Thurs. so anything can happen. So much for this part of my letter.

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It is Sunday evening now and I’ve just returned home after a rather full day.

I turned in about 10:30 last night and got up about 9:00 this morning. I did a little ironing and then got dressed to go over to your Mother’s house. Mom and Dad drove me over so I didn’t get there until 11:30. Rather early we had a very nice dinner. Chicken and everything. She was very nice to me, but all of a sudden she got sour. At least that’s what Bernice says. I asked her to go to the show with me and at first I thought she would and just like that she changed her mind. Anyway she insisted Bernice and I go, and we did. After the show we at at Mickey’s and I went over to Lehners and Bernice went home to your Mother’s.

Lucille and the whole family were over to Lehners and they left about 9:15 and the folks wanted me to stay. Anyway they ended up bringing me home. Joe bought Tommy a new coat and hat and is it ever darling. When Tommy gets into it he just struts.

I got the whole story told to Joe from Hi also. Boy, I just want to see Hi and tell him what a heel I think he is. If anyone is doing any two timing he sure is doing ok. The night of our party he was putting his arms around Doris and feeling her out. That doesn’t sound so devoted.

By the way darling, don’t you think it’s about time you tell me about seeing Dorothy? Unless my info is awfully wrong, you saw her dancing and to a movie about a week ago. I’m not saying this is true but if it is at least tell me. I’m not jealous, but at least say you saw her so I have an answer when I’m told about it. Darling, believe me I trust you as much as you trust me. While what I did I know was wrong, I tell you I’ll do my darndest to see it doesn’t happen again. I want to know what you’re up to also. See her for company if you can, I don’t care, but I do care that someone else tells me about it and you say nothing.

Mom and Dad went to the show with Addie so I’m home alone again. I expect them anytime however.

Bernice told me to tell Ralph about it. She thinks it is going to be quite a surprise. I can’t see why she should but she says they weren’t expecting it this soon. They thought we could be talked out of getting married. I’m sure happy no one did. I love you and I wanted for us to be one.

Your mother said something about trying to sell the house this summer. She says she couldn’t stand to take care of it another winter. Don’t say anything to her about it however unless she says something to you about it. She says she will move into a room and kitchenette. I don’t see how she could ever be happy cooped up that way, but it is up to her.

Darling, I talked on for a long time so I think I’ll turn in. It’s cold in the house and it still is brisk enough to have a wood fire and we have none.

God bless you sweetheart and I’ll see you soon. I love you and trust you away. I’ll see you in my dreams.

Your loving wife,
DeLores

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Always yours and I hope that takes care of you until I get out there.