April 15, 1945
Good Morning Darling,
Say, did anyone ever tell you that you're pretty? Well, by Godfrey, you are! I'm in one of my passionate moods again. I dare say I'd be quite romantic if we were together - quite!
Gee I had a million questions to ask you last night but I forgot all about them. Oh, well, I just wanted to hear your voice and even if I couldn't make out the words I knew it was you.
That letter wasn't so bad. There was just one thing about the ring that I didn't want you to know. It's nothing bad, you will find out when you get it. Ya know, buying a ring is quite a job. I never knew diamonds came in such small hunks. I finally found the one I liked in Miami. If all goes well should be able to get it the end of this week. It's kind of round and the stone sort of sets on top. There are some smaller stones on each side. There isn't much of the bottom except the platinum. But then who looks at the bottom. It comes complete with two extra batteries and an extra tube of glue. I'll wait till I get it. If i know any more about my leave I'll wait, if not I send it to you.
Joke!!
Young lady - I'll take this bathing suit.
Salesgirl - Do you want to take it with you or should I send it by carrier pigeon?
I sort of figured what you meant about your whole life being changed. It's going to be bad for both of you. She shouldn't be completely dependent on anyone. That would make her and keep her an invalid. If she can't stand alone she'll never get completely well. All this has to be gradual though. You have your own life to lead and if little by little you can make her understand that I should think she'd be much more confident and stronger. The psychological is sometimes more rough than the physical. If there are too many people around telling her she can not do this or that, she never will be herself. I'm just thinking outloud. You know what has to be done and how to do it. Whatever it is - it's us! O.K.?
I got this letter from the hospital yesterday with the refund check. I figured you would have mentioned it if you knew. There's something wrong somewhere so I thought I'd better let you know.
Whenever you don't feel that you could write a letter that's o.k. Send a postcard or a telegram saying you are indisposed. When I don't hear from you at all I know something is wrong but I don't know how serious. Just send a postcard saying , "Everything O.K. will write Later". It'll save me a hell of a lot of worrying.
Hey, you didn't tell me who the bank president is. Or Edith's telephone number.
Everything is o.k. here except that I love you and miss you very much. I hope I get my leave on account of if I don't get to see you soon I'm gonna blow a gasket.
Bye for now
I Love You
Ray