Dad's birthday.
Nov. 7, 1935
Thurs 4 P.M.Dearest Pee-gee-Wee-gee:-
This letter writing is getting to be quite a habit. Is'nt it? It seems as tho' this D.D. business has been more exciting than college. Perhaps it's because there is so much involved in the transaction.
Your letter this morning was most interesting. Are you getting to be a social butterfly? O! I'm so happy for you! It's all like a dream is'nt it?
Don't you think it would be nice for you to be alone for a while, and not have me around? At least, until you get your bearings? I tho't perhaps I would try W.W. around here, for a while and then come later. We won't think too seriously of that just now.
I am still in the clouds waiting for more news from the front.
It seems good to be able to tell people you have a position. Mrs. Kirkland asked me to-day & I told her, but when she asked if I were moving, told her "not at present". She tho't it would be nice for you to be alone until you were adjusted, or acclimated.
Told Betty yesterday. She said Flo. was up the other day, and Betty asked about you. Florence told her we did'nt tell her anything and she would'nt ask.
Went to see "Metropolitan", and saw it nearly two times. Like it very much, but think I liked "Here's to Romance" better. They will have to change the story, because it's always the same. The artist's struggle, etc. "Virginia Bruce" was lovely in it. Of course I liked Tibbett. But when you see it you, [sic] notice his last number "Pagaliaca" ???? and tell me if you think his voice was recorded first. It may be his make-up, but I think I am right. Perhaps I should'nt tell you. The story "Here to Romance" better than "Metro-." Alice Brady was one of the high spots in the picture. Be sure and see it.
I quite agree with your opinion of Schuman-Heink. [sic] I would have heard her again, but Florence Bailey was with me and that's that. We know why we like to go by ourselves, don't we?
After the matinee, I ate at John's and then walked in to "Major Bone's" show at Capitol where Fritz is playing. It really was very good, and the audience most enthusiastic. The "Garbage" man was on the bill. Did'nt go back to see Fritz. He did'nt see me from the pit but some of the boys did.
Reached home at nine.30. (how's that for numeral's.) [sic] and after talking with Whites, read my paper and retired. Don't you think I am having a hard time of it?
Thank you for your church program. It must have been glorious.
You surely had a lovely week-end. Martini's and all. Be careful, dear!
It was so nice to see Mrs. von Erhardt and your colleague. Small world after all is'nt it?
So many felt the Earthquake here. I did'nt. Took a sleeping pill that night (not because I don't sleep well) but I tho't I might rest better, and that would be the night we had an earthquake. Anthony felt it. Cecile and Essie Brixius both felt it. I was in the "Beautiful Land of Nod."
The water was high, but nothing like in July, of course the papers had to say something. I guess in Oxford it was in the streets.
Don't skimp on your money. Please keep enough and plenty. Eat lots. 140 lbs. Phew!
I wish you had another new dress. You will need it. If you want any of your dressy things, let me know. How about your black velvet? You could send case home and I can fill it again. Will do anything you say. Am at your beck and call.
Better write S.C.L. (unless you want to wait) and change address. You can change it more than once. It would be nice if Mrs. Connors would board you. Would'nt it?
You never let me down, did you dearie, and you had a good reason to. I have been so lazy, n'everything.
I wont [sic] get upset, and when I get ready to move will have some help. Don't worry about me, dearie.
Your letter to McGarity was wonderful. I am feeling fine!!! Really, dearie. Your letters are so exciting. I'm walking on air.
Thanks for everything. You are my ideal Sweetheart daughter.
oodles of kisses & hugs,
Muddikins.