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Danny responds to Leona mentioning the baby wiggling and tells her how much more he continues to love her in light of them becoming parents. He admits that he really did not want his wife to work but is aquiescing since there is a war. There is…

Leona is fine but feels lonely without Danny. Ravioli and chicken for supper, but she did not eat watermelon because she was full. Frances went to Bellaire because her sister's one-year old baby died of the measles. Leona is getting fat, and Danny…

"Ravioli and chicken ever sound good".. "made spaghetti yesterday"... "I beg your pardon but whooooo did you say was going to do the cooking? ?? I've got an idea that a certain little darling wife of mine is going to do the cooking. Don't you?"...…

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…

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;…

Roger Di Paolo is writing his aunt and uncle with nothing to say. He asks if they will send him cigars. He gives his best to Leona and recommends naming the baby Oscar Wilde. He also wants his aunt and uncle to encourage his parents to move to…

She worked the night before and her mom fixed her breakfast so she could write to him. Last night, she saw Gilda, Nina and Jean. Jean is as snooty as ever and she has gotten worse. She received his suitcase yesterday and laid his hat on the table.…

Danny questions if everything is OK at home because there is a week long gap between Leona's two most recent letters. He thanks her for visiting his parents even after the way they have treated her and continue to treat her. There is mention of…

She talks about the pregnancy and choosing a baby name. She also talks about work. Leona is happy that Danny is getting aquainted with the other service men.