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Saturday July 10, 1943

Dearest Hal,

Today we heard that the allies invaded Sicily last night. So far we do not know anything of the details but I hope it was successful in every way. I wonder if Billy took part. He said He wanted to get into the Rangers but I should think he would have to be specially trained. I just hope and pray both of you will get safely home.

This morning I was setting out some plants I had raised. Things take several years to bloom so I start them this year for next year’s flowers. Rain came along and stopped me so I will have to let it go until next week now. You have no idea how much it helps to make the time pass quickly and that is the important thing. I know that every day means that we are one day nearer to the time when we can see each other again. Won’t that be a wonderful time?

When I saw Elizabeth in Richmond the other day she was wearing the pin you sent her with her name on it and said she was just crazy about it. I wear mine a lot too and Peggy wears hers. Says she has gotten so many compliments on it.

I am so thrilled that you have gotten some more rugs. Do send them as soon as you feel well enough to deal with fixing them up. I am afraid something will happen to them and it would just about break my heart.

Sam says the rain has stopped and he wants me to come and help him to sail boats so I guess I will have to go. We love you very, very much and there just aren’t any words to tell you how much we miss you. I hope you are feeling all right by the time you get this letter.

All my love,

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