Sunday Night-

February 11, 1945

Dearest Darling,

Again you’ve made me very, very happy, as today I received two letters from you- #’s 12 and 13. Number 12 was especially sweet- your first letter after your return from Washington. [I] am glad you enjoyed your leave and am anxious to hear some of your experiences. Isn’t that late sleeping wonderful? When we settle down in our post-war world we’ll never get up before eleven-okay?

You make me very homesick speaking of the open fireplace with lights out and soft music- and you to make it complete. It’s good to know you like fireplaces too. Well, we’ll just have to have a couple of them.

[I] know Mother was happy to have you come by to see her. It was nice of Gerry to go with you. Mother sent me a Valentine card with a note attached which I received today. She told me about you coming over to Auntie’s and how sweet she thought it was of you. She liked Gerry very much too. Mother is still telling me in every letter how much she likes you, and it’s more each time she sees you. You really have made a hit with the whole family. I’m sure Auntie doesn’t think you’re anorexic- she just always wants to give everyone who comes by something to eat. She’s always cooking and eats up the praise that we are constantly bestowing on her.

Do you remember the name of the bombardier you met on the bus- the one who finished at Deming? I knew a few fellows in the 44-10 out there and [they] might possibly know him. There are couple of boys I graduated with who are at Langley now. You know how I wish I was there-only 10 miles from you.

I also received letters from Louise and Aunt Elizabeth. Betty (Aunt E.) said she would see me in Virginia when I returned. I was after her all of the time to visit Va., but she was afraid to leave her house to the mercy of a tenant. It sounds like she really means it now, though, and I want you to meet her. She’s the best sport, lots of fun, full of life and has been a great friend and inspiration to me. Maybe she’ll get to Virginia before I get back.

Thanks for keeping me posted on all of the new songs. I’m always listening for them to be played over the radio. Did hear, “Don’t Fence Me In” and the “The Trolley Song” but I don’t understand why they are so popular. Heard “I’m making Believe’ and think it’s wonderful. Let’s hope it won’t be make believe for long. Am now listening to Charley McCarthy program and a girl vocalist is singing ‘I’m a Little on the Lonely Side” which I believe you mentioned some time ago. [I] like it too, and it is about the first time I’ve heard it.

Please don’t worry so much about the things I asked you for. [I] am sorry you are having as much trouble finding green ties. [I] should have told you that you can’t buy them in any PX. The ones I had I bought in a department store.

So you’re still corresponding with the boyfriend of Anzis, etc. From the way you speak of the rough time he is having, you might be trying to make me feel bad. I admit, and have all along, that we in the air forces are more fortunate than the ground force men. You couldn’t still be carrying the torch-could you? You know you threw a scare into me before. [I] would like to see some of these ground forces men on a mission with flak popping all around them. These fellows who are always ridiculing the Air Corps.

Well I just must wind this up and hit the sack. [I] still have 13 minutes and am having a hard time getting off of the old jinx. For twelve days in a row I’ve had to arise before four and five in the morning.

Be good, stay sweet, and please write as often as possible. [I] am missing you so very much and loving you all the while.

All my love forever,

Jimmy