Austin, Texas

May 29,1937

Dear John Milton,

You bet I'll answer your letter! I just enjoyed it as much as it brought back memories of the best times I have ever had – playing in the Methodist Publishing House. Didn't we have fun though! Lacey still teases me about it all - “How's John Milton”, he will say and then laugh.

I have had a wonderful winter. Since Feb. I have done nothing but dance and make money – 'tis a gay bunch. School in a mild climate is rather wary as I am either wishing to be out in the sun in falling asleep over the books. As a whole the “southwestern year” has been quit a success for me. As for the proper dawn in the “High school”; most of them are too stuck-up to have anything to do with a stranger. A few have fallen out of step to show me real fellowship(girls only) I have been dancing and running around with a crowd of young freshmen in the University; lot sa been I'll say!

Lets see now; see the nerve has run from my mind like water – what shall we talk about. Oh, yes – do you all swim and dance in the city? I suppose you fill your weekends with dates, club, and dances- I say that as it if what I do. Maybe I had better hangup as my pen is growing weak and senseless.

Give my love to all the family – for me and tell them that I will be back to “me ole home state” by the 11^th of June. As the time draws near my heart leaps up and down thinking of the excitement and fun awaiting me.

John Milton- it certainly was nice of you to write and very happy it made me too. I'll never forget you and our good times.

Sincerely,

Nell