69 Dales Avenue

Jersey City, N.J.

Sept. 8, 1946

 

Dear Jack,

Well, here I am home in the city and believe me it feels wonderful to be back with all my friends.

Although I must admit the boys in Kingston have treated me wonderfully.

You said in your last letter that you still can’t dance.  Well Jack, the next time I see you I will make it a point to see that you learn.

I’m so glad to hear you and your buddies liked my picture as I can’t do enough to please the marines.

School starts Monday and I will be so glad as I see every one in school.

By the way Jack, what do you intend to do when you return home from the service?

In your letter you asked what I meant by saying “Jackie looks as she always did.” I mean, simple, absolutely lacking in glamorous and definitely for the birds. I know she is a very nice girl though, I guess what’s wrong with me is that I’m so used to seeing beautiful girls (I don’t mean looking in the mirror either) that I just can’t see a girl who isn’t a little less than perfect.

Well darling that’s all for now so I sign off reminding you to look at me once in a while also sending my love (and give some to your lonely buddies)

And remaining

As Ever,

Elsie