PM  December 9, 1942

 

My dearest Paul,

            After talking with you a little while ago, I am at a loss as to why you talked the way you did to me. I know from your letter today, that what the paper put in or rather what they didn’t put in had upset you. Frankly, it upsets me, too, in that I think you’re unhappy about it.  If only I could have you here with me to help with all of these things that come up. Paul, just believe me when I say that I wouldn’t intentionally do anything to hurt you or that would get you upset. Now, more than ever before I have reasons to do things right and I intend to strive to do them as nearly right as possible. So please, Paul, realize, darling that I purposely did not arrange the announcements like that. As I told you, I went back and told her to put USMCR, but she was and did her way and there was nothing I could do about it. Mr. Goodrich was also mad that it wasn’t at the top of the page and that they didn’t make it clear.  They really fizzled it, but we’re going to see to it that the wedding picture and write up won’t be that way.

            About this week-end, Paul don’t you know how much I want to see and be with you? If possible I would be there and you know it, but you can’t imagine all I have to do, and now that I have this sore throat (you can ask Dr. Pool about this) I am petrified that I’ll get down and won’t be able to do all the things I have to do. The family pleaded with me to take care of myself and they are being so wonderful about everything that I felt sure you would understand about my not getting without this week, and Paul, please let’s not argue and disagree with each other. We are soon to be married and that to me is the happiest thought a person could have and should call for happiness before and after. So won’t you try and understand how things are?

            I’m addressing our announcements myself. Mary Ann started helping me the other night, but ruined list too, so I believe it will be better if I do it myself.  USMCR is definitely on the announcements; I’m going to have shepherds type for me tomorrow one just as it will be, and send to you.  You see, I just have the envelopes now, but I’m going to tell them to hold up on the engraving until you see what they are.  Mr. Shepherd says though that the way it is, is exactly correct, but I want you to be satisfied, dear, so will get this for you tomorrow

            Most of the people that called me prune were mother’s friends. These friends of mine that called sun and niece are: Martha, Frances, Margaret.