After a short date and a long drive home, Dart squeezes a short letter out f this day. His drive home was uneventful, except for the flat tire in Bedford. He’d just picked up some youthful and energetic hitch-hikers who were helpful in getting the tire changed. I hope he can afford to replace those miserable tires soon, because the one he replaced the flat with was that dangerous bubbled one he took off a few days ago. He doesn’t complain much about the financial straits of his family, but a guy needs decent tires if his best girl lives an hour’s drive away!
In his opinion, the date and the subsequent “good-night bidding” were far too short. He believes he might be losing some points with Miss Olin because he stays at the house too late. He thinks maybe he’ll bring her some candy next time he comes.
Dart claims that he agrees their separations are a good thing for their relationship, but he misses her terribly and he wants her to come to Cleveland more often. I suppose they think it’s good to spend less time together lest temptation wear them down and they come to regret their actions.
His mother called Cleveland while Dart was away tonight. Flora’s doctor says she’ll be gone in a few days, if she lasts even that long. He cautioned the family that if they come out to see her, they should use the back door because Flora is in the front room and should not be disturbed. Dart just hopes her death is not too hard on his mother.
“That’s all, Dot. It’s after 3:00 and I’m tired. I wish we were sitting downstairs right now. Even though we’ve not ever gone to bed together, it seems that I miss you as I go tonight. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, and to start now. I’m lonely, and very much in love.”
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Dot’s postcard is dated April 12, but I believe it was actually written on the 11th. She mentions that she’ll see him in 3 hours but she’ll get the card in the mail before he arrives, in hopes he’ll get it tomorrow.
She developed the pictures she took at his house and they came out fairly well. She’ll show him when he gets to Kent tonight. She loves him and can’t wait to see him.