Sunday 1.45 P.M.
Feb. 16. 1936.
Dearest darling "Sweetie-Pie":-
My Valentine reached me on the dear Saints day and it was just too too darling. Thank you so much. Jane was pleased with hers and will tell you all about it some day. I got a great kick out of the kiddies around here, who bro't their Valentines in to show us. Betty Rolles seems to be a real favorite. I think she got between 35 & 40.
You certainly were smart filing your income tax so early. Bravo!
About the radio, shall not send it in advance. Am not a fan. And when we two get to-gether a radio will be (superfulos) superfluous. Ha!
Mrs. Connor is so sweet to ask you to lunch and how well I can see you enjoying all that good food. She is a very kind lady, and you can tell her so, for me.
Poor Irene! Is it any old man in a storm? Waiting is'n't such a bad business sometimes. So glad you all had another gab-fest.
Do enjoy hearing or reading about all your grand times. Mary Moore's dinner sounded interesting. Do you like her? O well, you like everybody. (At least they think so.) Your [sic] such a darling! Wish I were just like you.
Keep your eyes open when you tour the Mortuary, or are you declining. "Don't go on "me" account."
"Beans" is like "Lotts". Nothing exciting, but fun to do with Jane. She supplies that.
My "coming out" party will not be for at least two wks. Was in Bing. yesterday with Edna Mersereau & Jane. Dr. Andrews is out of the city until Mar 1st. Can you beat that? Should have gone up the first of week, but it was so bitter cold and I just could not make myself start. Of course he may not have made them even if he were in town, as my back gums still have large cavities. At least the plate will fit better. Don't get discouraged dearie. Little did I dream when you left in Oct., that we would be separated so long.
Went in to see about your watch & he said it was cleaned, but new crown would improve it. If you had just a drop of oil in stem, it would have wound better. Got $1.50 for my old gold in teeth at Smeiske's. [sic]
Returned "While Rome Burns". Mary Chelan let me take it. Splendid! Was in Bing. only two hrs. Beautiful day.
No, Jane did'nt have a spell, but she was very sad for a while. She would like to have another bird.
Thank you for telling me I can use the money. Have'nt done anything yet. You see A.T. & T. has been soaring and at present the five shares are worth nearly $900.00. Well here's hoping this comes out O.K. Well it will have to, won't it dearie?
Martha's gift is nice. What were Grace's towels? Don't worry about your pocket-book.
Dinner is ready. Jane has another cobbler in the oven. Is'nt she kind to me? Well I appreciate all she is doing especially tolerating me.
Dinner is over and everything was fine. Bob Russell was here and paid all his rent, which is cheering. He was behind nearly 3 mon. after Xmas.
We have put in a rather quiet week. We did take in "A Tale of two Cities" Mon., and Wed. I saw "Diamond Jim" again. We had errands to do. Sent back my W.W. and will wait until I get to N.Y. before I do anything more with or about it.
Dr. McWitt sent in bill for Five dollars, and will take care of that when I go to Bing. Think I shall pay Dr. Benson too, before I go. What do you think? All with Jean's money. Poor child! I guess you don't worry about not doing your part any more, don't you dear? I am doing that now.
Its [sic] so nice out to-day. Sun shining and thawing. How is it on L.I.? The weather here has been terrific. I really know more about that this year than ever before or since "Castle Craney Cross" days. We were out shoveling the walks at 1 A.M. this past wk. Jane did'nt realize until later that it was so early in the morning.
Not much news to-day. You can just imagine how we spend our time. Up about 9.30 A.M. Break at 10. Lunch 1 or 2. Dinner 6.30 or 7 P.M. Read papers. Play Solitaire. Help a little Play radio. etc. I feel so unnecessary, while you are working so hard.
Well, my dear little love bird, I am going to close and get one of the children to mail this at the corner. Take good care of yourself and don't work too hard.
Bushels of love and kisses for my little darlings.
Your
"Muddikins"
I love you, so much - ooooh - Jane sends love - xxxxxxx
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