Here’s a quick but newsy note from Dart. He was posted to the crew that scrubs the floors, but later transferred to galley crew to help serve meals and snacks. The latter job seems far more appropriate for someone who is still recuperating and may need additional surgery.

He describes the scrawny little Red Cross tree the patients have decorated with items found on hospital wards. It sounds like it may have been the inspiration for Charlie Brown’s notorious Christmas tree.

The least popular Wave has be reassigned, leaving the bright one on Dart’s ward.

He hopes the Railroad Brotherhood does not strike over the holidays, or it will be impossible to get the mail through between Chicago and Connecticut. Dart closes by wishing Dot a merry Christmas and sending her his love.