Monday, 21 August 1944
Hello Sweetheart,
How is my
Darling today? When mail came today I
hit the jackpot. Twelve letters, one from Deb, one from Mother and ten from my
Sweet. That with the three I got last
night just about makes up for all the days I've missed.
Listen honey,
you don't have to worry about me. No cat
fever, no seasickness, and yes, no loving.
But we'll make up for the last later.
Don't worry so much about money.
Just don't spend it on nonsense.
What you need however buy. We'll
get along. As for the lot in Brentwood,
I'd forget it unless it is dirt cheap, which it probably is not. Remember such things as taxes, assessments
for improvements, etc. You say Harry has
something big on and you want to invest some money. We probably could spare a couple of thousand
dollars but I'd rather put the money into something that we could turn into
cash fast if it became necessary.
However, write me more about it and we'll see.
I'm glad to
hear that Linda and Norma want hula skirts for hula skirts they shall
have. I've been looking, but the type of
pin you want still is marked by its absence wherever I've looked. I'll surprise you with something you'll like
though. Wait and see.
Honey, I
would have phoned but as I explained in yesterday's letter it was
impossible. Sweetheart you know how
effusive I am (not). I do love you and
miss you. More than you can imagine even
with the companionship of the men aboard.
Companionship which you seem to miss must be gone after. I'm sure when you get into our house next
month you'll find it will be easier to do the things you'd like. Please honey, don't get discouraged. People are not interested in the troubles of
others. Until school starts and even
afterwards, if you are not too occupied, get back into organization work. You liked it once, even with the ulterior
motive behind it, and you'll enjoy it again. Get out and meet people and
they'll remember you. Stay home with
your pride and hurts and you'll stay home all the time. (This is a lecture--take it to heart).
Enjoyed those
pictures of the kids and yourself but I bet I get a better one of you
soon. I'll send you one of myself as
soon as possible.
To Linda:
Daddy enjoyed your note. You bet you'll
take piano lessons when I get back. I'll
sit and listen and enjoy your music. I
miss you too honey, just as I miss Mommy and Norma. And when I come home we are
all going to have lots of fun together.
Be a good girl and help mommy with her work and help her take care of
your baby sister too.
Eleanor dear,
I wish I could remember about the $10 you mention. I gave you some money but I had so much on my
mind that I paid very little attention to how much you had. Use your judgment, though I am sure that
Rabbi Lifschitz is not in error.
It's getting
late and I must turn in. Good night
darling and pleasant dreams. I am with
you always.
Love,
Gil
