9/29/46

Dear Jack,

Haven’t heard from you recently. Busy? Have there been any more raids? Have you been moved to North China? What’s your new job like? See, I’m having a quiz but the answers remain blank until you write.

I have all the letters you sent me in front of me and when I finish writing to you I’m gonna read them all over. I know them by heart so I won’t read anything new.

I heard Gwenie and Ricky Lowe are really hitting it off!! She can no doubt tell you everything, I can’t. All I know is that they went to the movies the other night. He was up to the school the other day on his bike waiting for someone. I know it was Gwen he was looking for and me like a dope asked her why he was up to school at noon-time. Woe is me!!!! Live and learn they say! Is your motto still “Times are tough all over”?

Schools been coming all right but boy can they dish out homework! I’m so glad I’m a full fledged senior. O.K. I’ll stop bragging.

Been thinking of me lately honey? I hope so, I certainly miss you. My mother must be getting sick of hearing how wonderful the Marines are!

Oh Jack, I wish you would write! When I don’t hear from you in a long time I’m just not myself. As an example, I’m moody, disgusted, and worried. I just live to receive mail from you. Maybe I’m just getting a taste of my own medicine.

Jack I love you, I mean it. Please write.

Have you been on liberty lately? If so, did you see anything of interest? Tell me all about it will you Jack? I’m interested in everything you do.

Gee I hope the Marines would land soon but that’s just a dream for the time being.

So-Long Solid,

I love you

“Jackie”

P.S. Gosh I wish China wasn’t so far away.