March 7, 1944

My dearest Gerry,

Although it is only two days since we parted it feels more like two weeks. Sunday we just sat around, made a fire in the fireplace and read all the papers. And it was then only 5 o’clock. Mrs. Marsh was entertaining her boyfriend so Lois and I decided to go to the movies. When we got there the officers seats were sold out so we came home. Lois and Dot didn’t know where to go but I sat on the couch and helped entertain the boyfriend. The only way they got me out of the living room was that Dot dropped a jar of cream (on purpose) and I thought she passed out. Well they thought they got me out of the living room for good but I fooled them. I went back asked him if he would have a drink. Would he?! Would a cat lap milk?! So Lois and I had Rum Collins, Dot ginger ale and Mrs. Bodowin some of that good brandy. After that I didn’t bother them anymore. I was in bed by 11 but wrote a letter to mother and pop before I fell asleep. In the afternoon I wrote to my mother. Yesterday I kept very busy. Up to the cleaners down to the garage, (you were right it is the carburetor and he is going to tune it down) and did the shopping. We are really going to have stomach aches by the time you get back. Yesterday for lunch liver wurst, last night hamburger and onions, tonight grilled hot dogs.

You should see me. Late yesterday we decided to give me a permanent wave. It is a good thing you aren’t here. I’d scare the life out of you. My hair is all rolled up tight to my head little tight cords and paper. We won’t know if it turned out well till late today. It took up a good bit of time and lots of laughs.

Last night I wrote to the Red Cross in New Orleans for a letter of introduction to the Red Cross here they are calling for more nurses aids here and I want to help out. I also wrote to Sister Winfred at Mercy Hospital to tell her how much I enjoyed serving there.

Well my darling that about covers the activities so far this week. I miss you very much Gerry and I am looking forward to an early return. Say a little prayer to Him for us.

All my love,

Eileen