Need I say that Dot has a one-track mind these days? All she can think or write about is the possibility that Dart may come to Greenwich after all. Which train will he arrive on? How long can he stay? What will they do while he’s here? What will she do if he doesn’t come? She’s trying to keep her head and heart from hoping too much, but she’s failing miserably.

In an obvious attempt to distract herself, she decides to talk about the news in her hometown. In truth, there’s not much happening. It’s hot and muggy. It finally stopped raining. She tells about Cynthia being home and how eager she is to meet this paragon of the Navy, and suddenly, we’re back to thinking of Dart’s potential visit!

She tries again. The store is deadly slow these days. Her sales tally is pathetic. She’s glad she doesn’t get paid on commission.

She gives up and tells Dart she’s done harping on the topic of his visit. We’ll see about that!