A very short letter tells Dot that Dart’s mood changed overnight. He and Sam are leaving in a few minutes to take their final “last” leave in Stockton. There’s all kinds of scuttlebutt about their departure, but he’s not permitted to discuss it with anyone. In any event, he advises that Dot refrain from using the FPO address he sent her last night until she’s sure he’s left Shoemaker.

That’s all.