Hello Sweetheart,

I suppose by now you have gotten the news of my pending trip. I hope it made you as happy as it did me.

I have met this woman and she seems very nice. She has a soldier husband in Seattle, and she is going there to live. We will be leaving Tuesday morning. We are going to stop in cabin overnight and carry food for breakfast and sandwiches. We figure on stopping for one good meal a day. She has two boys — 2 and 4 years. They will be something to take care of but it makes it quite a bit cheaper. Only $10.00 to ride and share on lodging and our meals. I don’t think I could get transportation any cheaper. I hope it meets with your approval and hope you can get me a room. I should be there Saturday or Sunday if we’re lucky. We are only going to drive days.

Darling, I received a letter from you yesterday and today. It sure made me blue to read your letter today. I’m sure you won’t be having any more days like that for a little while. I hope we can have at least one night a week together.

I’m not quitting my job, just taking a leave of absence. If the company says so, I’ll try and find work right away so we can keep going. I’ll have enough to keep going for a while anyway, a good $70 after my trip expenses are out.

I received a very nice letter of congratulations from Bud. He was surprised to hear we had gotten married, but sends loads of luck and best wishes. I’ll bring it with me when I come. Please send me an air mail to let me know you how this sits by you. I hope my coming isn’t too sudden. I’m so anxious to see you and hold you again. I haven’t any idea where I can meet you, but I suppose in a bus or train depot. That would be the easiest way perhaps.

Darling keep your chin up and unless I hear differently from you, I’ll see you soon.

Your loving wife,
DeLores

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