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Theckla Klem Clarke
LibrarianNov. 21, 1935
Thurs. 4.50 P.M.My dearest D.D.D.D.:-
Arrived home last night at 7.30 on the bus, and when I walked into the apt. felt as tho' I had been dropped from the skies. Only your two letters and card saved the situation. After removing my coat etc., sat in the big purple chair (I don't understand your wanting to sell that?) and just enjoyed your mail.
Is'nt it grand to think that at last your [sic] doing what you so hoped to do? I am so proud of you, dearie, but you are deserving of everything you get. You've earned it all and more to. [sic]
Thank you so much for your check. Went over this afternoon to deposit it, and incidentally saw the rest of "Thanks a Million". Helen took me Frio, but I had to leave early on acc't of going to Owego. They told me I could come in again.
Am so glad you bo't your Xmas. gift, and that you got something you wanted very much.
Whatever you want me to do, is what I want. I only wish I were already there. It's going to be hard, but it won't take long. I hope. If I only could divorce myself from everyone for a while.
Did'nt get the money in Owego, and left word that I wanted my bal. this Mon., and next months in advance or the rooms. She is getting nasty. Left word for me to get those piano's [sic] out and something about charging storage. So you can see what I'm in for.
Be patient, won't you dearie? I am just as anxious as you are, to get out of all this. The ap't no longer is so attractive. I am very anxious now to get out. Are you glad? Don't get lonesome, will you, dearie?
Don't worry about finance's. [sic] I still have some money, you know. As to your coming home, I can manage dearie, and it would be better for you to come later. Besides you need your rest, now that your [sic] the "big head of the family". Poor darling! Little did I ever dream that I would lay down on the job, like this. O! I am going to play Sat. night. So I am still in the running - a little bit.
Yes, Mrs Evans rec'd your letter. She left your things from Vail Ballou's in hall. Papers - shield - sweater & Wooden dish. Was that all?
Mrs. Chas. Vanders lives at 26 Amsbry St., Am so glad that you are gaining weight. Is'nt that just grand? My health is good, but my spirits are down a little. Guess my liver needs toning up, ha! ha!
Thank you so much for your list of do's and don'ts. That helps heaps. The brown chair of mama's is fixed. Man charged $1.00. Tied up springs, and it looks like new. Also put cover over bottom (under side, that's [sic] was open.)
Eleanor has invited me down for soup and will have to go very soon. She let me read your card.
Marj. phoned and told me she had a card, and that F.F. had one. Well your [sic] a darling. A child right after my own heart.
Tho't of you Nov. 18th! Don't need any presents. Did'nt the little "storkies" leave you, and 'sposin I never met "Lymie". Was'nt it wonderful that I did? I wanted to write you just that, but somehow I did'nt do it.
Your week-end sounded interesting! What a time you must have had with umbrella etc. Some gale I should say. The snow is all gone now. I am afraid you will still be a Presbyterian! Ha! Ha!
Jane wanted me to go to play Tues. night again, so went back stage. Fixed her plumes at a different angle. Told her to leave her glasses off and it improved her looks very much. Went up to "Flats" for a feed later for cast and I played piano. They had all popular music. Cheek to Cheek etc. Tho't I was grand. All the young people around me as of old. Jane invited all principals up to her house later. Came up at midnight and left about 2.30 A.M. Jane gave them home-brew, served crackers, cheese, olives etc. There were 14 there. Mr. & Mrs. Estey, undertakers, also came. He had part in play. Nice crowd. Well they all like Jane, and I don't wonder at all.
Rec'd your card this morning and thank you so much. You are too good to me dearie. You certainly have done a lot of writing over the week-end.
Will not go to Buffalo until after I move out of these rooms. If I do all the visiting that different ones want me to do, will never get to Hempstead.
Jennie is going to miss me very much! I can tell the way she acts. Well, I am very fond of her, and I know she thinks a great deal of me.
Well, darling, I must close. Have eaten, and Harold is going to mail this for me. Will write a better letter to-morrow. White's [sic] send love.
Billions of kisses for you
-Muddy-Was so thrilled with all news. about your work. Is that editing? Manuscript reading?
Mrs. Vincent sent note up (Janes) in this envelope. [no longer with this letter] Are'nt I thrifty?