Hello sweet -
Do you like surprises!! I hope -
Because I have the most pleasant one in a long time - just for you - You could never guess, so here it is - we have a new apartment!!!! so just cross Marquam Manor off the list and we'll forget about that for keeps - Here's what happened : Miss Howser called me up today and told me that the salesman and his wife were going to Los Angeles, on account of being transferred or something, and would I like to take the apartment - I sure didn't lose much time in saying yes - so I went up and saw it this noon and cinched the deal by paying a $5 deposit and getting a receipt and everything - isn't it wonderful -
Oh, yes, I had to make the necessary explanations to Mrs. Gallegly over at Marquam Manor - I tried to be real smooth about it because it would be bad cutting her off at the pockets, so to speak - but it looks as though I will get my $5 back from her, on account of she rented the apartment while I was there - everything worked out swell - so I should get my deposit back tomorrow -
Honestly, Dotty, I can't wait to have you see this apartment - it is just perfect - you remember that we looked at the front apartment when you were here - well, this one is even better than that - I have drawn a rough sketch showing where it is - it is No. 5, right at the back corner - and I certainly believed Miss Howser when she told me it is the nicest one of them all - I'll try to describe it to you, although I can't do justice to it - you'll have to see it to believe it - but here goes, and I'll give it to you point by point:
First of all, it is brand new - rugs, furniture, everything - and it just shines - and it's light and airy with lots of ventilation and sunshine. It's very roomy, too, and it looks larger than it is - the arrangement is swell. The rug is beautiful; a maroon with a slight design - think it has a little yellow and blue in it - The davenport is a great big blue thing (light blue) that folds out - in fact the people who are there now have been using it to sleep on rather than the regular bed. Then there is a marvelous floor lamp and a couple little end tables and stuff; also a wall mirror; and of course, venetian blinds. And the floor is a beautiful hardwood that just sparkles.
The kitchen is great - you should see the stove - a big electric range with all the gadgets, such as a broiler, a steam-cooker, and a little timer that rings a bell when things are done - big oven, too, and it's very good looking, - all white -
Have a big Frigidaire and you'll just love that too - and the sink is really smooth - Also the kitchen has a door and a window, besides a ventilating fan, so there'll be lots of air in there - The dinette set is nice, what with four chairs with padded seats and a table with a couple of extra leaves -
The bathroom has a bath - no shower - but there is a shower downstairs if we feel like we need one - and it has a window opening on the west, I guess - and you remember the beautiful mirror, with the lights down the side - couldn't be better.
Honestly, sweet, we couldn't find a nicer apartment anywhere - it's at least a thousand times better than Marquam Manor - and, after I told Vada about it this afternoon, she got so enthusiastic she called up Miss Howser and had herself put on the waiting list - there might be another one vacant by June or thereabouts, so we might have the Aumanns as neighbors there -
Oh, yes, must tell you about the other features - the basement is swell, being on the south side with lots of windows and sunshine - it's all concrete - have good laundry facilities with 4 basins and a new washing machine - and storage space, it couldn't be better - we have a little room that we can put our stuff in and lock it - everyone has private compartments - so there'll be lots of room for your bed and just about everything else we have -
There is a smooth little deal to take care of the garbage - right outside the kitchen door; just dump it in and forget about it - it will be hauled away.
Oh yes, the price of all this is $35 and our lights, so that is just right - If we think we need it, we can have a telephone put in, but there's no hurry - Miss Howser said we could use her phone if we had any important calls to make -
Just thought of another feature - have a beautiful set of chimes for a doorbell - and guess I didn't tell you about the bed, which I think we will use instead of the sofa - It is brand new and has some gorgeous springs - and it looks as though it rolls pretty easily -
Well, dear, I guess that covers it - this is getting to be rather a long letter but I kinda thought you would be interested - certainly wish you could see it - you'll just have to come back with me the 5th and take a look at it -
Almost forgot something else about the place - we have lots of closet space - don't know where they get it but it's there -
So, my love, outside of the above, little happened today - Mr. Couch didn't get back to the office - there was a rumor around that he had a little car trouble down by Klamath Falls, but it's nothing serious -
Hope you weren't too sleepy today - I was a bad boy keeping you out so late Sat. and Sunday, but I can't help it - and it was lots of fun, wasn't it -
Have a couple more addresses for your invitations:
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gertz
9238 N. New York Ave
Portland, Oregon
(that's where we were yesterday -)
Also
Mr. and Mrs. J.C.F. Merrifield
3233 S.E. Claybourne
Portland, Oregon
Also you can get the Strawn's address from Clifford Constance - so why don't you see him and find out -
I called up Mr. Byrne today - on business - but they said he was in Portland so I think I'll try to call him up if I can locate him - Hope he wants to go this weekend -
Love and kisses,
Bill
Hello Puddin '
Dr. & Mrs. Charles D. Byrne
41 West 22nd, Eugene Oregon
There, that's that before I forget it - And I'm sure in a "hell of a mood" - Guess it's cause I'm not with you - I can be civil to Mom for a half hour and then she starts getting on my nerves and then I get mad at me cause I feel that way, and oh happy day - it's a great life - And then there's no heat - and I've got an headache - But I feel better already - after letting off some steam- Do you mind if I rave on to you -
Got my check today - but $15.00 in the bank - $6.00 in my bank book (for you) - and after I pay my income tax won't have a thing left - Oh happy day -
The train wasn't half bad last night - It was nice and clean - The people were all quiet and nice - Got a pillow - and dozed off - but didn't go to sleep completely - We left Portland right on the nose at 9:40 and got in Eugene exactly at 12:53 - pretty good goin' I'd say - Ive got our apartment all fixed up in my mind's eye now, for sure - and can hardly wait to start fixing it up, - But will have to wait till we're all moved in and then it'll take a couple of days - I've got some good ideas (I think) And I do hope they'll work out allright-
Now I'm going to get busy to try to sell my car and get that off my mind -
Bill, dear, I do like your folks and I think you're dad is awful cute - Can't he come up for the wedding - I bet he'd like to - wouldn't he?-
Wasn't so good working today - Just couldn't seem to get anything done - But I'm going to bed early tonight and sleep it off -
Guess I've rambled on enough - And hope you can come up this week-end - but save your pennies, too, cause we will need them -
All my love,
Dotty
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