July 6, 2010

July 31, 1940 From Dotty postmarked Seaside Oregon

                                                                          Wednesday

Dearest -
     You letter was so sweet and I was so glad to get it.  We stopped in at the postoffice on our way to the horses and there it was.
     Dammit got here fine and I wasn't even a bit tired from driving.  We have developed a few more squeaks but everything else is fine.
     We have an awfully cute little cabin - only a half block from the ociean.
     Had a swell ride, followed this trail and then went along the beach a little ways -  Just got thru eating a caramel apple - awful good - but oohhh - how sticky -
     Bill I don't know what to do about Jane - It would be swell if she could stay here but our bed is not too big - an extra charge is made for extra guests, and H.G. has a bad cold as well as not being too enthusiastic about it - Sooo I don't know what to do - Any-how I don't know what to do -
     Haven't been out in the sun yet, but plan to this afternoon - We finally got up enough courage to go to the dance last night.  Bill Van Dusen was at the door and he convinced us that it would be all right -  It was a lot of fun - but I turned down more goofy looking guys - that wasn't so good - but we danced with Bill once and then a couple of cute fellows.  We did a good job of robbing the cradle - but they were cute & fun.  Louie Brainerd is working here, too, as well as Ralph Lafferty.  Tonight if we go to the dance we are going to dress to look about 16 or 17 -  It is fun tho, to listen to the music & watch the people dance.  Better than sitting home in a cold cabin. -
     Glad you don't have to work so hard now - A lot better for your constitution - We should have a lot of fun Saturday night when you come - We are at the Avery Cottages, #4, which are 3 blocks south of Broadway one block from the prom.
     Am having lots of fun - wish you were here -
We stopped at Cannon Beach on our way here and may go there Friday to ride -

                                                Looking forward to
                                                   seeing you -

                                                 Lots of love,

                                                     Dotty

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