Monday August 14, 1944

Dearest Kitten:

The days and weeks really roll by over here. That may seem strange but it is true. The days roll by so fast that there are times when I can not keep up with the proper date. Things are moving along so fast all over the world that it may have something with the way that I feel about the days.

And how do I feel about you?

How else could I feel when I have the best wife in the world? Why, I love you with all my heart. There is only one thing that I want from this world, and that is to be left alone with you. To live our life the way we see fit.

I would have liked to see you in action when the two drunks approached you & Lorraine. They must have wondered what hit them. It is always the best policy to get rid of them as quickly as possible. Lorraine's point of view is rather surprising though.

How often do you get nightmares like the last one? I got a kick out of it. Never fear, nothing like that will ever happen. You know how I hate to be too serious with you and love to tease you. Stop worrying. I am coming home in one piece and live happily ever after with you.

If you can send me some hard soap for a shampoo I would appreciate it. My dandruff is very bad and you know how I hate it.

Anyone who has put in thirty months overseas is entitled to go back as far as I am concerned, but of course there is a war on. Until that is won I can not see much sense in sending men who are needed and are physically O.K. back to the states to stay. For a furlough, yes, but anything other, no. Every man is needed and can be used. The faster they send them over and the more that there is of us, the better off we will be.

M-m that lipstick imprint looks good. I only wish that I could kiss the lips that made them The card was very cute. From the note on the back, I take it that Julie's boy friend finally reached home. I am very happy for them, and give them my best wishes.

Letters 73 & 74 are missing. Today I received Letters 72 & 75. Maybe tomorrow huh?

You may just as well take your milk from one of your friends as anyone else.

Thanks for reminding me about Suellen's birthday. [born August 17, 1940] I never thought about it. I will send something to try and make up for it.

Smart children we have, when they can even write to their Daddy at their age. You are apt to spoil them so that every time that you sit down to write, they will want you to let them write.

Thanks for the cake. I have not tasted it yet because I am saving it for a snack before going to bed. I will let you know how it tasted in a later letter.

Gosh but I love you Sweetheart. Boy am I a lucky guy to have such a beautiful wife. And how I love her.

Well until next time Beautiful, I love you.

Regards to all & kiss the babies for me.

Your Loving, Devoted, & Faithful Husband,

Bob

P.S. I got the picture that I told you about and I will send it as soon as I have some more prints made, because the fellow that took the picture wants one.