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material things in order that we can build a strong marriage.

After almost 1 1/2 years of your working, I fail to see any advantage gained. I agreed last year that we'd give it a try---even though I felt then that there was little to be gained. Now that we have tried it your way, without moving closer to the intended goal, we must now consider a change.

In our present financial state, there is no way possible that I can return to school. Only after we are relieved of present extreme debts can I consider future schooling. Your being away does not offer a solution. Therefore, you may as well be here where you belong. It were best that you make up your mind now that at the end of this semester you are finished as far as teaching in Baltimore is concerned. I shall not submit to another year of marriage like the past one. This business of periodic week-end visits is all tommyrot. We are either going to be together or apart. If this sounds like "strong language" that is what is intended. I mean it dear! You are coming home to stay and that is final!

I've been 3 hours trying to get this written so I guess I'll quit here and get this to the postoffice.

A couple of news items: Eunice was planning to drop in on you last week-end and ask for a bed for the nite. You doubtless know that her aunt's funeral (Mrs. Diggs) was yesterday. She, Leaonead, and Ahwaneda wanted to drive up but could not get arranged to do so. Opal Coates' mother died Thurs. Her funeral is today. "Lynn" Brown quite ill again. Family called home once more. "Teenie" Wilson operated on Friday---pregnancy in her fallopian tubes. Getting along o.k. yesterday.

Must sign off now. This letter is probably not the type you like to get from me, but remember that it all stems from the fact that I love you dearly and want you to be with me always. I long for our marriage to be what marriage is intended to be. I am willing to devote everything to making it so. All I ask is your continued devotion and that you have faith in God and your husband.

Love and kisses,
Chris Robt