Wednesday,

Oct. 6

My dearest Hal,

I went to Sara’s to see about “Nana” on Thurs day and was surprised to find “Bits” there. He is looking fine. Said he got furlough because “Nana” was ill. Polly met him in Charlottesville and I took Sambo for a flying visit on Sat. They were both amazed to see how much Sam had grown. Elizabeth is at Sara’s nursing Nana so it was something of a reunion I guess though two members couldn’t be present.

Elizabeth says she is doing every-thing she can to get you a furlough through the Red Cross. Do you think such a thing is possible. I want to see you more than anything in the world but I wouldnt want you to come and have to go back. If you could be stationed in this country that would be wonderful. I can hardly bear to think of it.

Bob came home Friday and when Peggy got off Sat at one oclock we went to Jane Byrd’s and stayed until Tuesday. We had a lovely trip. Everyone asked all about you and said how much they missed you and how they wished you could have been with us.

Sam and I went to see Dr. B. on Monday, which was the object of the trip. Dr. B. finds us both improved during the worst ragweed season in twenty years. He wants us to continue treatment for another year may be longer.

Honey, I have just read a letter from you and I don’t know how you could have heard from some one else that I was teaching before you heard it from me. I wrote you the day I started. I have written you three or four times every week since. I try to write two letters to your one and so far I haven’t missed it often. Could you find out what is wrong with the mail. I have even tried V forms though I don’t like them. Are they the only ones that come through?

Sam isn’t going to school. I asked Mr. C.,. the principal here and Mr. F., supt. of schools to advise me about sending him. They both advised waiting until next year. I hope by that time you will be home and we will be settled some where.

I was so thrilled to read that you might be home some-time this winter. You don’t quite under stand about my teaching. I shall stop whenever you come. I have not signed a contract and as you we have not received our first months checks yet. I do not know what salary I shall get. I have an idea it will not be large. I am certainly not attracted by the large salary. I feel it is my duty to do what I can to help win this war. Of course I can’t wear a uniform and go to the far away places. My job is tire some, hard and most “unglamorous” but some one has to do it and there are many people who are trying to help out. I will stop when ever you wish me to. I shall have to give Mr. F. notice of course so I should like to know what you are going to do, incase that is possible. I doubt if you will know yours self.

Saturday, I took Nana a check for fifty dollars and I will give her $25 each month, unless you have other plans. She needs more now and I will make it any amount that you approve of. I hope for her sake as well as my own that you can come home soon.

Sam wants me to read him a story so this must be all for now. He miss[es] you, darling. Please try to find out why my letters are not coming through.

All my love,

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P.S. I forgot you didn’t know where I was teaching. It’s 2nd. grade at Stuarts Draft.