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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…

He is worried there is something wrong with her. "Because when this war is over I'll have a greater chance to make something of myself"

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.…

Leona has not received any mail from Danny for three days, but she read his letter at his mom's house She talks about the weather at home and asks about his weather. She updates on Gracie and Jeanette whose husband was put in the 7th Service and will…

Danny went to church. When he went inside the booth, he started to be scared and then mumbled. He hopes the war will be finishing soon.

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…

My darling husband, how are you getting along. The bay and I are doing fine. I received two wonderful letters. I'm happy that you have been so hapy since we got married. Dearest it makes me feel good to know that you like going to church because it…

She is trying to write long letters to him, as if he has asked her for them. She tells him she shouldn't read his letters before going to bed because all the things he says keep her mind wondering; some are cute and make her laugh and others make her…

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…

"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…