July 22, 1947

Sunday

Dearest Doc,

I'll be a good  (  ) and write to you today. There really is nothing new - I love you but that's old stuff. Let's see how long have I known you?  That's how long from the first night - even though , I acted rather badly the first night. I can act like a lady, you know that but I feel so good when you are around, really nothing bothers me, it's wonderful. Nothing seems dull, dark or of little value. You are good so me, Doc. If only I can do as much for you, I'll try - In fact, I do try. I'm completely happy with you, we have had so little, Doc, our happiness is really just beginning. 

I really can't say I have done much of anything since you were here. I have tried to do some reading - unsuccessfully, with you, you have taken my powers of concentration.  I don't mind, you have replaced them with something so much better than what can be gotten from stuffy old writers.

Tomorrow is Monday and the mail can't come fast enough. I shouldn't expect a letter because it is such a disappointment when I do not get one.

Monday

Frankly I don't know what happened to the remainder of this letter yesterday.  Thank you for the letter - The cards are very nice - as are the letters.

This may be too short and dull but I want to get this off before Elinor goes downtown. Really, Doc, you can't be serious about not receiving any letters. Saturday I know you didn't but soon you shall receive a bundle. I have been writing honestly - How could I keep from writing?

I hope you are considering coming here soon. I believe Jo will be here, so the three of us should have some crazy fun.  I'll be a good girl, you don't even have to kiss me if you don't want to - just sit around and look handsome. How is that?

I'll continue sometime later. I don't know who or what is responsible for all the interruptions - forgive them - I hate being interrupted - with trivial things. Let's see why was I saying? Seems I've said enough already.

Oh there are several cases of mumps in Faresh Park, oh boy, I hope I get them. Wouldn't that be sweet?

It has been very cold - Why aren't you around? Perhaps I'll have to engage a Westinghouse - second though, you had better rush right down.

Doc, are you suspicious of me - why would I want to have any secrets?  Don't you think you know everything?  It really is very funny - it is so simple. What a big joke on you - Rounds - I really can't write you but I'll tell you why. Don't let your imagination give you the run around.

Elinor has to leave now, so I'll drag this on and give you no peace. I really have nothing to do right now so you'll have to stuffer - Stop here and throw it away - the letter, I'm referring to.

Guess you wouldn't be interested, but the invitation is good anytime.  Perhaps you remember my speaking of "Mother" Goodrich, one of the nurses.  She has invited us up anytime - see she knows about you.  She is the one who sealed my letters SWAK. Her husband has been taking flying lessons. They both are gems. The most generous two people I have ever met, their home is humble, but the most welcome place I have ever been.  I feel more at home there than at home.  Is that hard to understand? It was rather strange well as she became labeled "Mother Goodrich" She had been doing many wonderful things for me so she was one mother to be remembered on Mother's Day.  She really was thrilled to know I remembered her.  She said, "you'd make me so happy if you'd call me Mother Goodrich, as I want so much for my daughters to be like you." She has three - Boy she is wonderful and I'd like so much for you to meet here - So, Doc, please say you'll come.  What have you planned for August?  Please, no work!  Some wife I'd make - not wanting my husband to work - But I'll change with time.

I miss you, Doc, so very much. Seeing you was good for me - but now I am unhappy it was for such a short time and you are so far away. I can never express myself completely through letters.  I need you around to do that - express myself completely. After all, it's the added attraction that counts. 

You should see the position I'm in. On the couch per unusual, the kids are sleeping. Oh peace, it's wonderful. I wrapped in a long blanket - who said it wasn't cold?  Why aren't you here? I feel like I am coming down with the mumps so you had better rush right down.  I need a good nurse.  One who really is an expert on making a bed with the patient in it - you really are wonderful.

Excuse me - I really have to go - for now!  love you! I must get this letter finished I shall post a "do not disturb" sign out.

Gosh, this weather - you must come to Indiana and heat the place up - will you? What was that your father called your mother when they were first married? Hot-something? Oh yes, I remember now. We won't go into that!

Carl is going to mail this - must close

Be good and write

Love Always,

Precious

Flap note - To compensate for this terrible letter, I send many many kisses - Maisie