Letters: August 31, 1951

    You are really an amazing girl. Every letter--well, almost every letter--proves it more and more. This latest one--the one I received today (first one in a real long time, by the way) gave me an insight into an intelligent woman. [written in margin: surprised, aren’t you] And a warm woman too--which is an aside. My own interpretation--from your letters. Ulp.
    What I mean is what you said of your observations at or of the dance at Balboa some time back. And the way you wondered, as a potential teacher, what could be done. Hon, it’s a big, real big, question and I, like a lot of people probably, think I have an answer. I don’t know for sure and won’t until I have a chance to put my ideas into effect.
    This letter is kind of different from the last but since I got your letter today I feel a hell of a lot better. You mentioned anticipation--I’m anticipating five hundred things and most of them revolve around you. Be that as it may, that's the way I feel.
    I leave for Japan on R&R on or about the 10th of Sept. and I’ll call sometime between the 14th and the 18th. According to your letter you’ll be in San Francisco and I’ll assume you’ll be staying at 99 Divisadero. And the phone there is Market 1-8526. Right? What a memory, huh--plus the little card you gave me.
    Oh yes--when I phone this time let’s have a real good conversation. At four filthy bucks a minute it should be a lilting conversation. So take heed. And if I hear one “oh” or “ah” or “ulp” from you I’ll charge you half of the phone bill. I’ll pay for it on this end but I’ll still charge you.
    When you get to San Fran--on a free weekend go on down to Mom’s new place and tell me what you think of it. She’s quite proud of the place.
    So all for the nonce. Give my best to your folks and say hi to Virge. Write dammit.