Thursday 4.50 P.M.
Jan. 30/36Dearest darling "Pegee":-
Am still at Marge's but expect to go to Owego to-morrow if nothing happens and you can write me at Auntie Jane's next time, dearie.
My teeth are healing beautifully and I am doing all the things I want to. Yesterday I went down to the Bank and rode down with Bob Douglas. I took great care not to smile too much, but that is impossible some times.
Had some repair work done at Schmeiske's. While I saw "If I could only Cook" with H. Marshall & Jean Arthur. It was very cute. Freida Inescort was in the cast.
Phoned Helen earlier in the day and met her or [?] went to her home at 6 P.M. She & Louis took me to "Bennett". Can you in your wildest moments imagine me going there without my molars? I ate or drank first a "Gin rickey". Then had tomato cocktail, hors dorrs (my spelling is nil) oyster stew with cream, and choc ice cream. Evidently nothing stops my going out unless it is a broken rib or two. Some momee you have! Louis went home early and Helen & I played "Monopoly" two games. When we finished she was bankrupt & I owned all the railroads, 3 hotels all utility co's etc. It's fun. Don't know whether you would care for it or not. I know how you like figures. Then we played rummy until 2 A.M. and was it cold! Took taxi home. Helen's car did'nt have any alc
hohol in it. We had a nice visit and she told me all about talking with you. Her time was very limited.Gretchen came over here this A.M. and Marge invited her for lunch. She left about 3.30 P.M.
I have been tired all day, due to staying out so late last night. Marge was up when I got in, and An came shortly afterwards.
Well, Billy goes to school in morning to get his report card and then passes to first grade, where he will go morn & after noon. We have a great time sleeping to-gether.
Has'nt it been cold? Ten below zero here this A.M. Please don't freeze. Wish I could be with you to keep you warm and tuck you in. Never mind I shall hurry as fast as the dentist will let me.
Am glad you are going to Martha's and hope you had a very grand time. She will miss all her friends when she gets to Florida.
Yes I would love to be coddled by you, this minute and every second, and I know how much you love me dearie. You'd have to, to stand what you do.
Don't worry about a coat. Will soon get a Spring one and you will have to have one too. I am very comfortable. Really.
So glad you bought those capsules. Hope you gain a lot and that your resistance will be greater. Missed our apartment when it was so cold can we find another one? Glad you are going back to copy office. Think you like it better. Chris has certainly been very loyal to you. Has'nt it been great?
Mrs. Connor is going to miss you when you come under my wing or I under yours. Thank her for me for being so nice to my little girl. It's nice not to say evil of any one and wish I could keep my tho'ts to myself sometimes.
Marge says to tell you she's glad your [sic] on earth and that she's trying to keep me there too. All send their very best to you.
Well, sweetheart, darling I love you very much more than the last time I wrote and just don't let anyone take my place for a while, will you dearie?
With xillions of hugs and kisses I remain your old loving
"Mommee"Heard Al Smith. He certainly was'nt afraid to say what he thinks.
Must close again, dearie, so Anthony can mail this. Letter was two days in coming. Took notice.