Dart tells his “Dearest darling sweetheart” that he’s too weary to write much of a letter. He bought a topcoat and a pair of shoes today, but only had enough money for the coat, so he left the shoes in the “will call” department for a later date.

He hopes she realizes that by asking him to make a date for Homer and Phyll, she’s put him in a tough spot. Al is bound to find out, and Dart doesn’t want to lose a good and old friend. He must have the situation spelled out for Al before he is a party to such doings.

“The first paragraph of the letter I got from you today left me breathless. Where ja learn to write like that?”

That’s all there is for tonight, except “I love you, Dot. The feeling’s so deep and strong that every action and  thought I have is devoted to you.”

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I think Dot is more excited about Dart’s acceptance into Cleveland College than he is.  She recalls that he once told her he has the goal of achieving academic honors. To support him in his quest, she suggests that he promise to never write to her before he has finished his homework. If the homework is so demanding that he has no time or energy left afterward to write to her, she will understand. It’s a sacrifice she’s willing to make. In fact, she’ll go one step further and promise she will do the same. Homework before letters. That’s the plan. Now, we’ll see if they can stick to it. (I mean if they can forego sex, this should be easy!)

“Wish I had time to answer today’s letter but I guess there isn’t much I could say anyway. I think your plan is a good one and that we should resolve to stick to it. I’m not sorry for anything we have done in the past and I don’t want to be sorry or ashamed of anything we do in the future.”

Her eyes will simply not stay open. She’s grateful he called her with his college news today and she looks forward to seeing him at Robin Hood on Saturday night.