Sunday 9 July, 1944

Dearest Kitten:

Letters #46 & 7 arrived today and thanks for the pictures. They are very nice except for the one of Bobby and the one of all the youngsters together. They must have had the time of their life out at the lake. Too bad that I could not be along, but my day will come.

You should see your husband these days. I am putting on weight and if I do not watch out I will look like Leo. Pot belly and all. It is the good food and beer that I have been eating and drinking. You may get a chance to see how I look as one of my men took a couple of pictures of me. In one of them, I am wearing a battle jacket that I bought. It is an Australian equivalent to our field jacket, only that it is made of wool and is not lined. They are snappy looking. As soon as the film is developed, I will try to get the picture censored and mail it to you.

Friday night I was out to see some boxing matches and what a time I had. I hollered myself hoarse and was all worn out from fighting each bout. What a time. I may go again this Friday night again. They sure give us our money's worth.

Taking your advice, I sent Mother a cablegram. I only hope that it is not too late. The one that you sent to me, scared the h--- out of me. I could not imagine what was wrong at home.

Was glad to see that you have been having more company than usual. It breaks up the time for you and gives you less time to think.

Arthur is pretty sure of himself isn't he. The only thing I hope is that he does not get disappointed. Will I kid the pants off of him if the next one is a boy.

Talking about Bobby not liking to have his face washed, what about his mother? The quickest way I know of to get your goat is to wash your face. Like Mother, like son, so stop squawking.

Maybe Andrew's letter did some good. Your people are very thoughtless in some ways, and in others they are very particular. Do not let it bother you too much anyhow.

So Lorraine is leaving her job and coming back home. Not knowing the circumstances, I would say that she is slightly foolish in doing a thing like that. She is better off working. It keeps her busy so that she is not continually wondering about Ray.

The new linoleum must look nice. It was about time that you got some new as the other was sure worn out. You did a smart thing by getting enough for the bathroom too. I never did like the one in the bathroom.

I sure hope that it will not be two years before we get the chance to move to another place at least.

Yeah, when in h--- is Barbara going to grow some hair on that dome of hers. People will begin to call her baldy if she doesn't watch out.

Thanks for reminding me of Mother's birthday. I sent her a cablegram today, as I mentioned previously and I would have been ashamed if I had slipped up on it.

Gosh but I am lonesome for you Sweetheart. Nothing will ever be right again until I am home again with you, and the others that I love.

This will be all for now, so keep on loving and hoping for me.

Your Loving, Devoted, and Faithful Husband,

Bob