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Dear Wife, Monday night,

Tonight I"m ready to leave, I'm leaving tomorrow but I'm going to have so much to do at the last moment that I might as well write you now unless tomorrow I'll write you again from the ship, before departure.  I'll cable you the exact time but you'll know it from the agency anway. (I wrote parents that I'll arrive next Tuesday)

I'm loaded with baggage, I'll bring 2 suits for your stepfather, Mrs Roder sent them today and I think your stepfather will want them in France.  (Bob Hope last night movie was asked by somebody:  What can I do for you?  The answer:  Adopt me!)  I read at uncle Harry a letter in which my mother cries of need to see her grandchild.  Very said.

Spent 2 hours this afternoon with Ogle who was sick in bed with mumps (he got them from his "Fiance" and spent the illness in her house).  He went to studio, very lean, has a beard, looks like Lenin.

Today received 2 letters from you, both very cold and brief.  Vendetta.  You don't have to jump at conclusions.  It was very hot.  I was tired, I had a