Thursday Night
July 27, 1944

My Dear,

Received 3 letters from you today; July 16-(17-17)-18 you’ve asked personal questions- am not trying to evade any of them! First, I am missing out some copies of “Popular Science,” but they’ll be here when you arrive home. I have planned to send a subscription- I’ll catch up someday! Incidentally, I think it is a marvelous idea to budget our money and save back some for magazines. Your list is just about complete, with [the] exception of Atlantic Monthly. Do you read it? “Better Homes and Garden” is a necessity; also your idea of binding the copies is perfect. They are better preserved that way and look neater too. I’m afraid though that it will cost more than $25, including our professional magazines. You know, I’m so excited to know you’re interested in a musical library and that one thing I’d like for a hobby- Also you must take piano lessons, darling!!! Now, about the hiking- Honey, it all depends upon how I feel by then. Right now, the expectation of a hike isn’t too exciting; you see, I walk (per food) at least 15 mi. over Civic Center- can think of nothing better than sitting in the middle of my bed and reading a nice, quiet love! Perhaps I’ll change though. By the way, bet you the Russians beat us to Belgium. What do you think?

Kisses XXX,
Berna Lou