Love Letter 9

Nov. 9, 1942

Dear Harry,

Hello there, I received your letter yesterday so am dropping you a few lines tonight. Everything here is the same and I am glad to hear from you so often.

I went to see Arnie Sat afternoon, in Boston. He was transferred from Maine to Charlestown in the Coast Artillery. He telephoned Sat. afternoon to come down there as he was to be there for awhile anyhow. So left on the train at four o'clock. Saw him Sunday morning and all day and then I came back on the six o'clock train & got home at half past nine.

They sent him to Charlestown & some of the other fellows to different places. All those that were in outfits before they sent to their old outfits, that they were in before. (sic) That is all that were able bodied men. He only stayed in Maine a short time. He likes where he is now and says he is back in a man's outfit again. He says this is the first place he has got bed sheets & pillow cases & a spring bead. He is fine & the same as ever. He was asking about you & sends his regards. Will probably write if he stays there any length of time.

I guess I have did a days work alright today. After getting out of work I cleaned through the house & after supper cleaned down stairs and then did my own washing & washed my hair. Am getting a little restless for bed now and a little bit tired. Don't you think I have put in a day alright?

Arnold went back to Detroit yesterday and is suppose to sign up today in the Air Corps out there. He hopes he will pass. He is going to try for a gunner but is afraid he is a little too old for that but if he can't is trying for a mechanic.

Well work isn't too hot but is some better than it was awhile ago.

No, Henry, I don't need any money. Guess I can get along alright. If I need anything I can go without. I have before & guess I can now. Thanks alot & I appreciate your offering very much dear. You may need your own money for something.

Yes I will go up & see your house sometime & tell you about it. If they happen to see the car they probably will wonder who's got it as I noticed the Ford's gave me the once over once when they saw me with it and they were on the outside of their house & I was coming up from Court St. Did they look at me. I imagine it does look nice so I will try to tell you all about it dear.

Mel has moved 20 miles farther in Alabama now.

Sorry you didn't see your football game but maybe better luck next time.

What do you know, Towle beat Stevens Saturday, speaking of football. Six to 0. What a game. It is the first time in 16 years. The last time was when Arnold graduated and boy did he celebrate, all through the game and afterwards. What a time they had. Everyone was celebrating & the band played & there was a dance in the town hall at night. But I wasn't here for that. Stevens didn't even crack a smile, boy were they mad.

It is getting quite cool now but have to expect that and I sure do have to keep the fire going hon. Maybe I could let it out if you were here but then I always did keep it too hot here for you.

Did you go and see the circus there?

Don't dream too much that is bad for you. do you think when you write late at night that it has affect on you? There is a long distance between us you know. Well hon have a good time and try not to work too hard all the time.

I have been expecting to see snow most any time now. I seem to dread to have it come this year more than other times. I don't know why. Guess I won't get my fur coat this year either. Not the way work is now. But then maybe I will some other time. There always is another year if things don't get worse.

Well Harry guess I have told you most of the news, all I can think of right now. So will be closing for this time and say good nite till later. Please excuse this writing as it is getting late. It is now 20 min of eleven. Did you get last week's paper?

So long now & lots of love.

As ever, Mary

P.S. Write soon now