Postmark Oct. 7, 1941
Earl and Mabel were married on October 4, 1941
Flint, Ky.
Notes in Mabel’s handwriting on back of envelope: “Tux, Shoes Mended, Oxydol”
Monday night
Dearest,
I have an extra privilege in that I can call you wife now but I’m just going to keep on calling you sweetheart because you’ll be that for me as long as I live. Wife is still just a little strange for me but I can soon grow accustomed to it.
Do you feel any differently now from the way you were last week? I didn’t think there would be much difference but already I can see there is going to be a lot. For one thing, I love you more than ever and more tenderly, if I may be allowed to speak that way. You’re nearer to me now and more precious.
Then there’s a difference in the attitude others take toward me. I confess it gave me quite a thrill to have some people ask about my wife.
There are so many things to think about and my mind is so filled with them that I’m not going to write anymore at all. I’m going to bed and relive everything that’s happened since Saturday evening.
It isn’t long until Wednesday evening so this week won’t be hard. I won’t write again this week.
Until then goodnight and good-bye, sweetheart.
I love you, my wife
Earl
P.S. I’m changing your name on the outside. Maybe you won’t even get this.
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