Dad's younger brother, Norbert with wife, Margie, and parents, Bessie and Julius

29 August 1944

My dearest honey,

I received 2 letters from you today, one was postmarked the 10th and the other one dated the 15th.  Honey, you do write some of the nicest letters.  I enjoy em so much that I read em twice, three or even four times when I get it.  I then refer to em on other days when I have nothing to do.

The picture I sent you, you said that I did not look happy, how could I be happy when I am so far away from you?  On my next pictures I'll try to be happier.  I guess I'm just a none too happy guy.  I'd show you how happy I would be if I had you here.  Your wish would be my command.  I sometimes wonder how I could stand the heat.  I guess a guy could stand more thaln he thinks he can.

I'm glad hon! to hear that you do not have the intention of living in Texas all the time.  Now that that is settled there is only one more draw back.  Say darling how old are you now, or is it a civilian secret?

Sorry to disappoint you, although it is so hot here I still have to wear slacks.  I'll  tell you after the war is over in what I did in the Army.  I am keeping that a secret. (military)  I could say though it's a  office job and I don't think I'll see any combat duty.

Last night I wrote you a letter and to think back I am sorry it was so short and  abrupt.  I've been kept pretty busy today.  All I did today was to keep on the move.  I received a letter today from my younger brother and also from my folks.

I don't think I'll go to the show cause Isaw the picture in the states.  "Hey Rookie" is the name of the picture.

I guess I've covered all the news up to date so I'll close, hoping to receive another letter from you tomorrow.
I remain yours always,
Ray

PS Honey I'm in love with your.  Are you?