Dart sends another letter telling Dot about the quick visit his parents made this morning before leaving for their train. The trains are so crowded these days that they wanted to be sure to get a seat rather than have to stand all the way back to Cleveland. Dart is still not sure how they got permission to visit in a contagious ward, but they did, and he’s mighty glad they did.

His father – whom everyone calls Pop -has promised Dart he can use the family car and as much gasoline as can be found when he’s home on boot leave. Dart is also trying to arrange for the use of another car when he’s home so he doesn’t leave his folks stranded.

Not much more to report, other than that he needs to clear up a sinus condition and regain some strength before he’ll be released to boot camp.

This is the letter Dot wrote when she finally heard from Dart after is long sick spell. I’m kicking myself because somehow I’ve lost the middle two out of four pages. Suffice to say that her enthusiasm for the letter is reflected on the first page, and her eagerness to see him wraps up the final page.