July 27, 1946

Dear Jack,

            I couldn’t write sooner as I left my writing paper at school and couldn’t find one piece at home. That’s the truth! I go to summer school from 8 to 12, some fun! Gwen is in both of my classes, even sits with me in Health End. Ah yes A.C. is in my class also, Health End. Quite a class.  My working hours are from 1 to 5 except I work Friday night and Saturday.

            Now for the straight scoop on me. Jack I don’t know how you could think of me as the type of girl you are referring to. I’m not silly and no boy has gotten to 1st base with me. Boys try things, I know but if a girl isn’t willing, it ends. So far only one guy got such a silly notion but he was told bluntly where to get off at, he now respects me. I think nothing of a guy or a girl who are silly. I hope you understand what I mean. I try not to beat around the bush, but some things are hard to say.  Also Jack you have something to tell me of importance.  I can read between the lines, please tell me what it is. I want to know!!  Be square.

            As far as telling boys “I love you”, only two have heard it from my mouth.  Frank and you, I found out different with Frank but I know I mean it when I say it to you.  Yes Jack the guys I went out with all have lines.  It is only natural!  When they say “I love you” it is taken jokingly by me.  I know they don’t mean it having only gone out with me once or twice.  I only want you to mean it.  How many girls have you told the same thing to?

            I’ll finish tomorrow honey, I have to go to bed.  My Aunt Kate (Leonard) & Billy just left and it’s rather late (12).  Good-night

“Jackie”

 

July 28, 1946

Jack,

            Gosh it’s such a wonderful day!  Sunday, no work, no school and to make every thing nicer I’m writing to you.

            Yesterday  there was a parade in Kingston, the Firemen’s Convention.  We got off from work at 3 o’clock so I went to see it.  It wasn’t bad!  Today I expect to go to see two of my friends get married, Vernon Smith and Lorraine Hamilton.  I don’t think you know them.  I also expect to take some pictures, I’ll send them to you as soon as I have them developed. O.K.?

            Jack I know you have something to tell me.  I want to know what it is, let’s not keep any secrets from each other, O.K.?  I’m willing if you are?  Also did anyone write and tell you that I was the type of girl that you thought I was?  Jack it’s the God honest truth, I did nothing to have a guilty conscience over.

            Do you know what my favorite song is?  “Night and Day”, if you ever get a chance to hear it please listen to it.  Gosh some songs can make you blue, I’m now listening to a song named “Full Moon and Empty Arms”.

            Ok Jack, I hope you really mean it when you say “let’s keep it permanent this time”.  I want it that way to.

            Also about those other guys, the variety of them, that you’re talking about.  I didn’t go steady, believe me!!  I went out with different ones but I only thought about you.  I tried to get over my feelings but it didn’t work.  Those other fellows are only friends.  Trust me, Jack, please!  All my trust is in your care.  Also, take care of it will you?

            When you arrived in China I was so happy for you, I knew that is where you always wanted to go there.  I do too but things won’t work out for me so have a double nice time and tell me about it when you get home, O.K.?

            Gosh I’m so lonely!  I can wait two years though Jack as long as I know you love me.  I love you so very much you’re the only person Jack, believe me and trust me.

 

So-Long

Always

“Jackie”