Anthony has new palm beach suit & white shoes. Eh what?
June 10/1936
Wed. 10.30 P.M.
Dearest Jeanie-Beanie :-
That postman came so early yesterday that I could'nt end my letter, or reread, as I usually do, but I knew you would be expecting a letter and I wanted to write one on my birthday.
Will sent me a nice telegram which came about eleven A.M. Fritz and Arthur just forgot as usual.
I had a nice day. Jane washed and I helped her in P.M. with beds and putting a bed out doors to air. We were still tired from our strenuous day in Bing. In evening Jane took me to see Ann Harding & Herbert Marshall in "The Lady Consents." Just a picture, and we came right home. Ezra was out celebrating for me, I guess. Ha! Ha!
To-day I have been very busy, with my report and it is all ready. Hope Addy can see me in morning. Am on the home stretch now. At least, I feel that way, and what a relief!
Jane & I are going to Bing. Friday to help Anthony celebrate his birthday. Margery wants me to stay up, but may come back Sunday because Ezra will be gone next wk., and perhaps I'll make my dress.
Well, Fitz called up Sunday and talked nearly 1/2 hr. on phone. He intended coming to Owego to see me, but could'nt make it. Sunday Jane insisted on my talking with him. He did'nt realize I was listening in, and when he did he said, "Am I forgiven?" I said "Yes, long ago." Then he said "Well, everything you said last June, came true. You told me that when I was down & out, Florence would give me a kick and that's what she has done. I'm through." Can you imagine? Well here's the story. Fritz drank Tues. Went up to Marge's, sobered up some & left again. "Olya" (Arlington blues singer) took him to Marge's. Well, he went to Olya's home. Had Dr. Benson, and they locked him in, or told him (Dr. did) if he left that house he would have him put in the "hoosegow" or "State Hospital." That did the trick. Thurs. night he went to see Mr Tierney about his job, but he told him "Nothing doing.["] Carl Sachs finally suggested Fritz's going to Dr. Bergman (Psychiatrist) and he said that he tho't under those conditions, Tierney would take him back, which he did.
Dr. Bergman examined his head and asked him all sorts of questions. Fritz told him every thing, about Jimmy Casson & said he knew all about his life and habits. He was there an hr. and a half. Is going to try to help him get rid of "big bad habit."
Well Florence cleaned him properly. The bills are coming in right & left. I guess in the hundreds. (Suppose she tho't she'd get the money one way or another) Her coat, she had in cold storage at Resnicks, Fritz tried to get it, but she beat him to it, and had that too.
Fritz is quite in love with Olya, so it seems, and perhaps that may be a great help to him. I hope so. I shall never say one thing again. It just can't be done.
Our relationship is rather strained. At least, I just can't feel the same, but its [sic] better this way. He wanted us to go to G. Ziegfeld with him and we did. "Dutch." He wants to get back where he was in music work. He was way up in clouds, and down too, when we came out. He said he could be doing that kind of work (presentations) if it had'nt been for that old booze.
We were down in Studio before parade, where Anthony played Fritz's recordings. Some are truly wonderful. Jane, Fritz, Anthony & I were to-gether like old times.
Well, darling, how do you like this kind of a letter. I just left the unpleasant things out yesterday I just did'nt want to spoil my birthday letter with that sort of thing.
Several times, during the day, I reread your darling letter, card & birthday card, and looked at my beautiful bag. Thank you so very very much. You were too too good to me, dearie, but I love you so, for it.
Please buy just the nicest bathing outfit. Would you like a cape (terry cloth)? Be reckless for me. Don't forget. So sorry about trunk, but think it better to leave things put, don't you?
Your letter sounded as tho' you were disappointed, but as long as you have a vacation, why not come here, or really have one. The rates are cheap now, and its [sic] nice here in summer. Will wants me to come to Buffalo and we can both go for a few days. Do as you think best, dearie. You sounded so business like, when you said "my suggestion now is that you say in Owego or Bing. until my vacation" Grand. I like you that way. You the boss and if you told me to come home to you, I would mind.
So glad you had such a grand time playing tennis. That's where you are a Clarke. When it comes to sports, and the out door life. That sun burn sounds bad. I still remember the one you had last year. I am getting brown, and freckled.
Why did'nt you go to N.Y. to see Jessie Mathews? Perhaps we can do that some time.
Your letter was so interesting. I just hope you have a lovely time at the "Lido." I shall be thinking of you. I could just see you & Mary E. at "Shadow Lawn". Your napkin lifter should have been along.
Yes, save the new quarters. I don't get any here. Strange is'nt it? Don't worry about the size of your checks dearie, or being a bigger-wig, because you won't have to bribe me to come to L.I. Try and keep me away, when I get through here.
Tell Mrs Connor not to go to Cal. with Joe or George before I get to see her again. Give her my love and remember me kindly to Mulgannous & Miss Fulcher.
Three eggs in the nest. Hope we have some little birdies.
Yes, I am so glad too, that Mrs. Connor is home. Do you think I was foolish to come down in April? I wanted to see you so much, & I was beginning to think that I would'nt ever get down to L.I.
Well, darling peegee weegee, I must close and retire. It must be midnight but I enjoyed this visit with you so much, and hope to dream of my beautiful darling.
Loads of hugs & kisses
from your adorablest
"Tillie"
Good-night, dearie.
