Monday, Dec. 2'/35
3.15 P.M.
Dearest Sweetie-Pie:-
Just rec'd two darling letters from you and was I pleased!
First I want to thank you for the generous check. You are too too divine! I have a little gosling that lays golden eggs. Is'nt that just grand?
Will let you know very soon if I can come by the 19th[.] It does mean new clothes. " [sic] I really feel as tho' I should'nt come for that dinner. You know I want you to be proud of me.
What a wonderful time you had Thanksgiving! The Jones family have certainly been so sweet to you, and do I appreciate that? Yes, Clem should see you sometimes when you have that bored expression, but I don't blame you dearie. It has been rather trying at times for you.
You would order limburger! I don't wonder they razzed you, but you can take it, can't you dearie?
Are'nt you disapating? [sic] Crap, poker and 5 rounds of beer? Well I guess my little girl can take care of herself. If she can't by this time, its [sic] just too sad.
Your note from Chris was very nice. Does he live on L.I.? The initials don't mean anything to me. Has'nt he been nice in writing you? Thrilling!
It is always so interesting to hear about your work. To think you have seen "Teddy"! and get 95 cents besides for your trouble.
Tell me more about Scott Jarrett! Is he young or old?
Martha certainly paid off her bet promptly. Had an announcement of her marriage to-day. What should I do about it? Send a card? Gift?
Well you are becoming quite a church-goer, and dining at the manse too. I am afraid we will be entertaining all the time. What thinkest thee est?
Had I better have my ribs strapped before you give me that hug? Don't wear any prickers on your coat. I would'nt even mind those to get a big hug and lots of kisses thrown in, from you. Went over to Fritz's shout 4.30 yesterday for dinner. Flo. had leg of lamb, pineapple salad, mashed potatoes, clover leaf rolls, radishes, celery, tea and custard pie. A very nice dinner, don't you think?
Fritz, Flo and I played bridge and after Fritz went to work Marge, Flo and I played running until 2 A.M. Phew! Anthony took Billy home at 7.30 and put him to bed. Can you imagine that? Marge wanted me to go home with her, and so she took taxi. Was afraid Anthony might not like it, but he was alright this morning.
Got (home) up to ride over with Anthony but Marge wanted me to stay in order to tell me her experience at Fritz's. Stayed for lunch & here I am.
Marge & Flo. both offered to help me, but shall ask Gretchen. May be glad to help. Don't think it will take long once I get started. Am going to Owego, to-morrow and then will start business in earnest.
Mrs. Kirkland gave me this clipping to send to you. She knows I am leaving. Has been up twice to look at rooms tho't perhaps she would take these. He (Warner) is going up on the rent, for new tenants.
I want to be pretty sure of my destination, as you know how I hate to move. The rooms must be warm.
Think I shall go to work very soon, and doubt whether I shall ever bother with W.W. again. I could never be happy traveling around the country, unless you lived as you do now. Roomed with some one. I know you would not care to live alone in an apartment.
Well darling must close. Billions of hugs & kisses, from your darling
Muddikins.
Article about Mary Woolley from the Christian Science Monitor, Monday, January 16, 1933