Oct. 16, 1942

My dearest Gerry,

I received your letter by special messenger and he had a lot of nice things to say about you which I will tell you when I see you next week.

I took care of your letter to Jack Duncan, but please tell me why you want a loan on your insurance. You may want to pay it back in 60 days but something is sure to come up to put repayment off, and make it all the harder to pay back. We have been doing all right so far let’s continue to stay within our limit. If we get married let’s just use what we have saved. If I move near you I intend to live and save on what you earn my bread-winner and maybe even more!!

Another friend of ours was asking about you tonight. I was over helping Father Singleton on a new list of the parish. He is all set to marry us too. My aren’t we popular. He gave me quite a talking too, all our way which is never hard to take. I am going home tomorrow night and will see HIM Sunday and I hope you will join me.

Keep praying for us.

Love,

Eileen