February 14, 1943

Hello Inez and Frank:

Greetings from the U.S. Army!! Have been out here since the 22^nd of December, and believe me like it a lot. Am getting a very extensive refresher course prior to attending ‘Officer’s Candadate School, something I am looking forward to very much. Everything here is just swell, folks, this post has everything to offer. One thing not so good is this damned cold weather and snow. The wind coming in from the lake goes right thru you. However, you get it too!!

Well how is everything with the Jakelsky’s? Traveled by Painsville on the way out and it certainly brought back pleasant memories. And then we stopped at Cleveland very early in the morning and it naturally reminded me of that swell time we all had together. Remember?? And naturally – Mae. Do you ever see her Inez? I have written to her and expressed the fact that I would like to see her some weekend but I guess she has some other interest now. Unfortunately, I had to cancel our plans and hoped she would understand about the service and how I feel about any plans at this time. She apparently didn’t like it. I gave up everything to be a part of this man’s army and she couldn’t read between the lines. Since being here I have written to her and tried to make her understand and hoped we could continue our friendship. After all the war isn’t going to last forever. The reply I received didn’t make sense and she hasn’t written since. Inez, if she is going with someone steady, will you please tell me. I have asked her to be honest with me because I have always liked her and consider her happiness before mine. She apparently still wears the ring and I would like to know what the story is – for good or for worse.

Love,

Walt