Friday

My dearest Paul,

How I wish it were three weeks ago today for I was so happy because I was going to get to see you. That weekend really seemed like years ago. Do you still look the same, dear? Which reminds me, have you had my pictures taken in your uniform yet? If so, won’t you send me one?

Went out to the Doris’ with Martha this weekend; she said she had a note from Mary ______ yesterday and that Mary ________ sent me a message. Her husband had told her about how you and he are related, and also about how fine and outstanding you were at ___________. Martha said she said some very complimentary things about you, dear.

The letter that you sent straight came this morning, so I guess they do get here just about as soon that way. But, please dear, when you write on Fri. won’t you send it special so I’ll hear from you on Sunday?

Mary Ann heard from Bob yesterday. [He] said he was liking it a little better down there now.

I stopped by Aldine’s the other day and asked for the gas coupons, but he had already turned them in. Said he was sorry about it, and he would have been glad for me to have had them. I appreciate, though, anyway, you wanting to give them to me, dear.

No, I haven’t been around or talked to any of the gang except over the phone last Sat. And what is more, I don’t care to be around any of them. You know, dear, the only person I want to be with is you. You asked just how true am I to you. Well, I’m being just as true as I can be. I haven’t had a date nor have I been around any men or anywhere where there were any present so I think that is being pretty true, don’t you? After all, though, I want to be true, for I wouldn’t be happy, dear, being with anyone but you.