8/28/46

Dear Jack,

Hi there solid, how are you all?? I know, I haven’t wrote in about a week. I did write but didn’t mail the letter, I was a little hot. I have also been sick. Some how I contracted a sore throat (from Gwen) and got quite bad so I went to visit my solid doctor. Dr. Le Fever in case you’re interested!!! He made me take penicillin to cure it as it was the next thing to a strep sore throat. It has disappeared but now I have a beaut. of a cold!! Can’t hear!! Enough about me, now about us.

Jack how can I put my faith and trust in you when you tell other people things I tell you?? I don’t understand!! And why? Did you mention that list of boy’s names to Dot? Look Jack I don’t want you to mention Dot or any other girls in my letters but straighten me out a little will you?

Oh yes she’ll no doubt tell you about a guy the name of Chich Van Steenburgh. He’s just a guy who comes up to the store and fools around. He wants me to go out, don’t you think it’s best to play the field? When you come home is a different story. We’ll settle that then.

Oh yes and about what you’ve been doing in China and Japan. I want you to tell me about that in person, I’d rather hear all about it from your own mouth. I mean the girl part and the drinking. I love you Jack but I want you straight, no drinking. A glass once in awhile is o.k. but not as a habit. You know Jack it’s funny the way things happen. I go on a blind date and only went with you about four months and yet I feel as though I’ve known you ever since I made my presence in this crazy world. I can be frank with you, it’s different than with anyone else? By our breaking up it has made me love you more and also taught me a lesson. I’m square Jack, trust me.

I know Dot is the one who told you about me tearing up your picture. That was before we were back together and Frank saw your picture in my wallet. He started saying things and I did too. It all led to a hot argument and to settle it I tore your picture up. Believe me Jack it hurt so much to see it in pieces that I pieced it back together. I have it in my locket now, why not ask Dot that? Jack believe me she can’t tell you anything anymore but stuff she has made up. I don’t see why she should want to start trouble.

Gosh two years is a long time? When did it start, when you went over? So your next trip is to North China, hope you like it!! Tell me all about it and your new job too! What’s wrong with cooks?? I think you would look cute with an apron on! O.K. O.K. I’ll stop, you really would though!!!!

Boy I gab enough, I’m starting on my second sheet.

Look Jack leave Jean alone. She goes with Red, she has always liked him and will no doubt be engaged soon. Don’t spoil it!! Louie has known where he stands, he’ll find some one else.

Oh yes honey thanks for the scarf. I love it!!! It’s so pretty, all I do is look at it. I’m afraid to wear it, I might spoil it. And thanks for your stripes also. I’m gonna sew them on my jacket even if I get jailed!!!

Have you heard anything more from Billy Ward? I didn’t have a chance to write to him before and wondered if his address changed!! I’d like to write to him, I’ve always liked Billy. He’s a swell kid, I remember when he used to call me that. At De Witt lake, remember?

Guess I better close, I’ll give you a chance to stretch now and have one beer.

You will receive my picture shortly as they are being developed. I can’t promise you how good it will be. Send me more of you honey so I can put them all around my room. Let everyone know the Marine has taken over. Oh yes the door step is dusted and I’ll even polish it! O.K???

So-Long.

Con todo mi amor

“Jackie”

P.S. Write Marine write!