The best part of Dart’s lengthy letter was a paragraph about how Dot runs herself down when describing her cooking skills. Referring to someting Dot once told him was her probable fate in life, he quips, “You better learn to cook before you start your ‘old maid’s home for bachelors,’ because when, or if, that happens, I’ll probably still be chasing you around and will turn up as one of the bachelors.” How sweet! And how glad all parties are that it didn’t turn out that way.

The letter also contains the news that the doctor who was working so hard to get Dart approved for sick leave has been transferred. The nurses assure Dart that the new doctor is even nicer than Dr. Gordon and his chances of getting that leave are as good as ever. “When I see that ol’ train ticket and get my pass for the wide open spaces, I’ll be sure of my sick leave. Not until.”

The rest of the letter was a long and detailed explanation of Camp Case, which Dot had asked for. It was obviously an experience Dart enjoyed writing about.

Dot’s “letter” is a rather curious get-well card that literally goes on for pages. I can’t imagine something this odd being available in today’s world. Read it for yourself and see if you agree.