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Danny reminds Leona that he shares her sentiment of loving her more as time passes. He talks about the purse he is making for her for their 6 month anniversary and his conviction that the war will be over by October 27. He asks her if she has been…

Danny read on the newspaper that Rome has been captured. He is also sure that the war will be over at the end of October. He wishes to be with Leona and thier baby soon. It's been a month a four days Danny and Leona are together.

Johnny writes to her sister Leona that he "just got here last night but I can't tell you where just yet." He asks her to tell their mother not to worry. He mentions that he may not be allowed to write to their mother in Italian (because of the policy…

"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…

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…

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…

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 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 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…