Wausau, Wis.
Dearest Sweetheart Wallie:
I’m so happy Dear, I just received the flowers from you. They’re so pretty and smell so sweet. You’re so wonderful Dear. Now I hope I receive a letter from you too, because they’re so interesting to read.
Yesterday I received the box you sent — you had it fixed up so cute. I found the notes, they were good alright. Then Nancy Lee’s bed was in the box, the candy which I wanted you to keep there, the 2 blankets, 1 dozen diapers, 2 boxes Veldowns, your laundry, 4 books (very thoughtful of you Sweetheart) and a box of price tickets besides this stationery and envelopes. You didn’t forget a thing, everything I asked for and more was in the box.
Marie has one of those shorthand books (the smallest one). I had to buy it when I went to school, so she has it now. The other one you sent she can use. It has a dictionary in the back of it. Milton is already very much interested in one of the Craigg Kennedy stories. I’m going to read them too.
How was your dinner Thursday evening, Dear? You know I wouldn’t be surprised to hear that you hadn’t partaken of the one you were invited for. How did you manage to mail those flowers if you were at Clyde’s?
Nancy Lee was the bestest little girl last night. She didn’t keep any of us awake. By the time you see her again she’ll be two weeks older and much larger than when you last saw her.
Sweetheart, you asked if I ever get lonesome for you? I certainly do, Dear Wallie. I wish I could have you here with me every minute. It will be so sweet to see you a week from tonight.
What train do you plan to take Sweetheart? I was thinking that if you don’t take the Northwestern at 4:55, you will have to wait until 12:35 on the Milwaukee Road. Would it be possible Dear Heart, to make up an hour at noon or some other time, so you could leave early enough to make the 4:55? That is, if the excursion allows such a thing.
Dr. Reist’s receipt for the $10.00 you paid came this morning, so now I have receipts for $27.00. After paying what we owed, I have about 30¢ left, and we promised Marie some for a marcel, but she won’t get 5% I’m pretty sure.
Sweetheart, you didn’t forget to pay the Gas bill by the 10th of this February, did you? I don’t remember whether we spoke of it when you were here or not.
Then I’ve been thinking about our income tax — the report must be in by March 1st. Perhaps if you bring it along, it can be made out when you are here next time. Did they mail one to me already? Mail for Mabel Schrader would still go to Hadley Street I imagine.
Aunt Tena called & said she and Mabel Hein are coming over this afternoon. Then that will be over. I’m glad the flowers came this morning.
Milton is going to mail a box to you this afternoon — I hope you get it Saturday. If you haven’t it by 5 o’clock you could ask for it at the Post Office & maybe it will be there.
It’s so hard writing in bed, I have to rest every little while. I won’t write much more today, Dearest, except to tell you that I love you with my whole heart & soul, and so does Nancy Lee. I am and will forever be
Your sweetheart & pal,
Mabel.
With a Carload of Love... 