Dearest
Kitten
I should be
sleeping but I just-got-ta write to you. We have been on the go so much for the
past few days that it has been impossible for me to write to you.
Your letters
have been reaching me regularly and I received one from Mother.
Today is the
birthday of Barbara and the only thing that I can do is write. It seems such a
long time since that morning. A lot has happened to the both of us. Let us pray
that she will have her Dad back with her for her next birthday.
Did I ever
tell you how much I loved you, Sweetheart?
I did! Well,
I am going to tell you again. I love you so darn much that there are time I
catch myself daydreaming of you when I should have my mind on my work. The only
thing that I want to do is dream of you until the time for my furlough gets
here.
About your
meeting me in New York. You had better forget it. The reason is quite simple.
In the Army a man can never be sure of anything. Furloughs can be, and have
been, cancelled at the last minute. That is if we are given furloughs.
Too many things can happen, so it is best not to take a chance.
I was sorry
to hear about the deaths and I was very sorry to hear that your father is not
better. He isn't a young man you know, so do not feel too badly if he does go.
I know that you will feel badly when he does go, but, we all have to go
sometime. I hope that it does not happen soon anyhow.
You were
wondering how I felt about your going out, well here it is.
I do not mind
if you go out once in awhile. You need a little recreation now and then. As
long as there is nothing that you would be afraid to tell me about, I see no
harm in it, but, there is always a catch to it. If you make a habit of going to
night clubs, you are bound to meet some guy who will start making passes at
you. Only God is perfect and you are human. I trust you with all of my heart
and soul, but you are only human. By going out too much you are apt to be
tempted.
A friendly
conversation might lead to something that you would be sorry for, for the rest
of your life.
If something
like that should happen to you and I found out, you would be my wife in name
only. You already know that so that is enough about that.
On the other
hand, the last thing that I would want you to do, is to stay in and never go
out. Go to a show now and then, and if something special comes up, go ahead.
You know right from wrong, but if you do not, you will just have to pay the
consequences.
I love you.
Remember that and you will never go wrong.
It bothers me
to know that you are having so much trouble with Barby. Poor kid she sure is
having a rough time of it.
Now to tell
you what I have been doing.
Wednesday
morning we got up at five and went out in the boats. I was given the job of
explaining the boats to the Infantry men, and answering any questions. At eight
in the morning I started talking in a loud and clear voice and did not stop,
except for dinner, until six in the evening. I said the same thing over twelve
times. When I got through my throat felt like a piece of sandpaper.
In all I gave
the lecture to twelve groups of men. When it was over, the Officer in charge of
the infantry men came over and congratulated me on the fine job I had done.
Got back to
our area at 8:30 and by the time I had washed, shaved and eaten it was time for
bed and was I tired.
Yesterday
morning, Thursday, up at five and out to the boat and on a problem until 9:00.
Did not get to bed until 1:00 this morning. Up at five this morning and out on
another problem. We got in at 2:00 this afternoon but due to the fact that we
are going out tonight we are having a little time off. You can see why I have
not been able to write before now.
I love you
Kitten, but about my other kitten I have not seen her all week long.
Give my regards
to everyone and kiss the babies for me.
I love you!
How else can I explain my feelings for you?
Your Loving,
Devoted, & Faithful Husband
Bob
