A big surprise comes from Dart today. He was transferred from the John R. Craig today and is writing from Camp Elliott! Just after writing those words, he was called to muster. “I was declared ‘super’, (whatever that is — must be good, though!) and was given stuff to fill out for delayed orders, travel allowances, and train reservations. In a big hurry, I called Mom with the news and asked for money by wire. My leave papers, records, orders and reservations will be ready by Friday at 0900. So your mail will chase the John Ridiculous to Shanghai and then back home before it gets to me.”

He’s due to report to the Naval Reserve Armory in Chicago for assignment to duty in the Ninth Naval District until his points are high enough for discharge. Meanwhile, he’ll get five days of leave, plus travel time!

“The last night I slept on the Craig – the night I had the 12 to 4 watch, I lost most of the few hours I had for sleep, thinking of you. I kept remembering what you wrote about being able to kiss as much and as long as we pleased. Then I’d think about how much I miss you. Oh Darling, I’m happy!”