[Some of the topics of this letter seem to align with topics that Sue Ellen and Andy mention in letters between Nov 10 and Dec 8, 1959. Andy mentions an interest in Union College in his Nov 10 letter. The letter written around Dec 1 mentions that Sue Ellen has his class ring, and also that Andy has given her a stuffed dog. In this letter, Sue Ellen mentions that it's only 10 days until Christmas break, and she'll be on break for two weeks. That probably brings this letter to early December.]
Was the beer good? What kind? No, unfortunately, I don't seem to be able to cultivate a taste for smoking or drinking. Not even wine. Oh holidays and festivals I merely wet my lips with the wine. Larry always drinks glasses of the stuff!
Do you have any idea of when you will speak to the Admission's Officer at Union? I have met him. He is really nice. Sort of young, too! Have you written for an appointment? I suggest you do it immediately! (I am not dictating - just suggesting. - from what I have heard it is none too soon)
Say "hello" to your family from me and mine.
Thank you Abby dear. That was absolutely clever and answered my questions perfectly. How can I ever repay you for all you have done for me? I would be willing to talk to you for even one minute. But two hundred? miles is a rather long distance!
What did you mean about the first page? First page of what letter? The one I got today? I guess I understand, though, because no questions come to mind.
I hope it is my fault that you can't get dow to work. If it isn't, I will be most disappointed. Andy, hasn't the time gone fast? I have only 10 1/2 days of school until vacation. Then I am free. (for about two weeks!) Do you, or does your family, have any holiday plans at all? Even indefinite ones? The mailmen just can't go one [sic] strike. They would not do a thing like that during the Christmas mail rush, or would they? Don't think of it as three weeks. Think of it as two weeks!
I realize that we have only seen each other four times and that we don't know one another very well. Really, and truly, "deep down", I am not selfish or mean. But I don't want to send it back to you right away. You are probably right, you always have been. It probably would be the wisest thing to do, so, I am not wise, right? But every time I look at it, and fuss with it, you seem to be so close; Almost here. I adore the little dog, but I can't very well have that with me all the time, can I? And, with all of the Christmas packages, such a little one might be easily misplaced. Then, I would feel worse than I do now. And you said yourself, since you had done nothing for so long - -. Maybe we should wait the two weeks until vacation. I don't know. I am so confused.
Please answer this anyway, even if you do hate me now. I too, wish you were here, to do more than just kiss me good night, too.
Lots of Love & Two Big Kisses
Sue EllenAndy - Letters have to say so much. It's different when you are able to speak to each other. I feel that my letters, for the most part, are inadequate, even though English is a favorite subject and writing comes easily to me.
This letter was sealed in a big rush. You can bet on that! I think if I read it over even once, I'll rip it up.
Love,
Sioux SueP.P.S. I don't even own a decent picture and we have not developed those of the Bar Mitzvah weekend. We do not have a Polaroid, unfortunately. If you still want one, maybe we will have the color ones from the weekend soon. (I don't even know if I am in any of them!) And, you know, I don't have one of you.