By the time Dart finishes this letter, it will officially be the month of the wedding!
He and Dot are now the proud owners of a big, beautiful Westinghouse electric roaster. He knows she’ll be as delighted with it as he is. His father joked that they should have bought two coffee makers so that Dart would have one to play with. He admits to understanding now how Dot must have felt receiving all those gifts already. He’s thrilled to his core with just the two that he’s received!
“The Great American Eagle laid another $65 egg in our mailbox this morning. I beat it right down to the bank to do my big business. Here’s what I hope will be the last monthly financial report I’ll ever have to make to you by letter.” He proceeds to account for cash on hand, the “penny” account and their checking account, totaling $423.08. Remember when he feared they wouldn’t even be able to save up $100 before they were married? They must feel absolutely flush!
He mentioned to his mother that Burke and Columbia would be returning to Ohio by train on the same day after the wedding, and they might like to have talking companions. His mother said she doubted that because Burke would probably be traveling at night. “I don’t think Mom likes the thought of her youngest war-veteran, college-attending son arriving at the same time as some person of the opposite … er… S – X!”
If Dot’s mother would like the Cleveland newspapers to have copies of a wedding announcement, he’d be happy to facilitate that.
The family got an invitation to Edie’s wedding today (Burke’s high school sweetheart.) Dart wouldn’t be surprised if Burke decides to attend it.
He says it’s a deal that he’ll babysit the Miller children with Dot one day in June while their parents go sailing. Does Dot think that hanging out with three kids all day will tire him out?
He cryptically adds “Good for the painters!” I hope that means the house painting is finally done, in plenty of time for the reception.
After wishing her a good night, he reminds her that he is extremely happy.