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Danny asks Leona if the news he read about 65 men trapped in a mine in Bellaire affected anyone she knew. He tells her that he really enjoyed his furlough even though there has been an argument with his parents. He can't wait for the baby to be born;…

Danny tells Leona that they are expecting several new men to arrive at the camp in the upcoming days. He may not be mess sargent for long. He mentions that he visited Finlin's new apartment. The rent was $37.50. Danny apologizes for any times he may…

Loves to be a mess sargent because he "always wanted to" "since I've been first cook and run the kitchen my own way because I know how most cooks want a kitchen to run". Don't smoke too many (cigarettes?) because they are not good for you. Met a baby…

"I am getting somehwhat optimistic about the war... over in October or maybe sooner. ... everyone is thinking about peace and the armistice". speaking about money, Commonwealth check. "Just the ingnorant and the selfish don't realize what a great…

Leona bumps into Gino Santaricca. Leona received a letter from Johnnie who is in England. She asks him if it's true that English girls like black soldiers, because everybody says that and everybody think it's disgusting. Then, Leona, talks about…

Danny enclosed an article on marriage by André Maurois (author of Art of Living). Danny underlined "if he does not find admiration at home, he will hunt for it elsewhere." My dear wife, hello Darling, hope you're well, don't worry about my ear. The…

Just got back from work, before hitting the hay. "I woke up and I found myself crying": Long bad dream about him, they were quarrelling and he despised her as much as he says he loves her. Lonely. "I thought of Texas a but last night, I was very…

Leona acknowledges that she has been receiving the dimes that Danny has been sending in his letters. She has sent him candy and asked that he send cigars and gum if he can. She went to La Bella's and she says that even though Danny aspires to be like…

Leona's brother Emilio heard that the war in Europe would be over in weeks - and if not, then in 4 months. Leona tells Danny about Irene Zaccagnini, aged 14, dieing suddenly and about going to a Baptism with Danny's parents, although she felt odd not…

Danny is deeply in love with Leona. He wanted to send money to Leona by checks. Danny is amazed by the fact that Leona is pregnant and she is carrying their baby.