March 24, 1947

Wednesday

Dear Doc,

Now that we are among the "minus tonsils club" I hope you are feeling alright and have gotten over the serious operation.  Oh, what I wouldn't do to use my technique on you.  You'd have no ill effects whatsoever. I guarantee recovery.  But of course, any good nurse does, and I'm sure "Honey" will take good care of you.  I hope you are wearing your snuggles because you must caution against relapse.  They are really just what you needed.  Tell me, did they fit?  Oh, I hope they did - you didn't say both Jo and I are worried they may be too large.  Enlighten us please.

Lets see, I shall try answering some of your questions: Doctor Pyterek is still in San Antonio.  You know he is out of the Army.  (Thank God)  He is doing wonderfully well.  That is not hard to understand.  Has begun construction on the clinic he is going to open out in the Woodlawn section.  You know, the section near Thomas Jefferson High.  He is one fine person, my ideal in men.  It has been quite some time since I have sen him.  I really miss his fine wonderful talks we use to have along with the many good times.  An unfortunate thing happened to Pam recently.  She was burned someway or another but is doing fine now.  I really don't know the details as Eric was too upset to elaborate.  Skeeter is still the wild little boy he always was.  Remember the time we fed him beer?  My, were we brilliant.

As for John, I can't ever remember telling you about the incident of reading the paper in church.  I'd prefer forgetting it.  He is no longer in the family and everyone is better cause of it.  God bless him wherever he is, guess he must be married to some German lass.  His was a case of being too intelligent, can you understand that?  If you don't mind I won't go into it.  Best it be forgot.

Right now I could give a very vague report on human activity cycles.  I shall look into the subject and report to you Dr. Rounds.

You asked me what I do - Well my social life is nil except for a few dinner engagements - Attending lectures, church, reading that is about all.  Oh yes, Do you remember Dic Durham?  He was up a Bandera - the mad pilot, who strafed the ranch - well through much effort he finally got in contact with us and was down last week-end.  He is attending the U. of Minnesota.  Sends you his best as he remembered you.  The three of us went out for a fine time - Time passes so quickly one really has to ration one's time which I see is not done by you.  As long as you are kept busy that is the important thing.  One never has enough time to do everything. My what a dull life it would be.

I've been doing a great deal of reading - just finished "Wasteland" Jo Sinclair.  It is a fine book.  Think you would enjoy it.  Also "Peace of Mind" which seems will take forever to comprehend - It is one book everyone should read.  Stimulation.  One learns how important religion is for happy living. Bet you've read "The Last Puritan" by Santayan (the spelling may be incorrect excuse please)  So you see, I've been quite busy.

As for the summer, Don't think I'll be here longer than June 5th - Really have no plans after that except to roam around the country on bikes and feet - Leading a rugged life - 

Tell me, Doc, oh, never mind.  I was going to start an argument but I guess I won't disrupt this peaceful mood I am in.

The family is going to San Antonio for the "Fiesta" in April.  I am tempted to go along but I guess I won't.  I've had my fill of the town- Seeing the Doctor would be the only inducement.

I really don't know how you tolerate these letters but we all must suffer - 

Oh, good news, tomorrow Jo and I have decided to quiet a screaming family by having our portraits taken - Should be most amusing.  You have a surprise in store Mr. Rounds - We shall add you to our list - OK?

Best of luck with the operation!  Must close - time for church - Jo sends her love - 

My Best,

Anne

Write soon - your letters are not as much a bore as you think!