July 19, 1949
Wayland, Mich

Dearest Morris

   Well, no letter today, but I’ll forgive you.  I do suppose your busy – doing nothing.  But do you know Sue has received 9 letters from Jimmy and I have only got 3 from you.  But I do consider you don’t like to write.     

There’s really not anything to write, but I want you to know that I’m thinking of you.      Well, we did get to go to the show last night.  It was really cute.  Gosh, I never laughed so much in one picture.     

Mom & dad just went to Grand Rapids and Sue & I are taking care of the kids.  We just put Freddie to bed, so he’s out of the way.  I’m having the worst time trying to keep my cousins quiet, so he’ll sleep.      

Tonight we have to go to a picnic in some place outside of Grand Rapids.  A whole mess of people is giving it for us.  Then tomorrow we are going to Greenville, Mich. to see some people. We’re going to stay overnight and then go to Sparr, Mich.  Thurs.     

Those brats just took this letter and read every part of it.  Honestly if you know what I went though just to write you.  I nearly have to hide to write you in peace, without everyone reading it.  They make me so mad!  Well I think I’ll go up and eat now, as it’s 12 o’clock.     

Darling, please write me.  I know your brother is gone now so no excuses.     

Please excuse this writing as I’m trying to write so my cousins can’t read it.  

Love ya' always
Barbara

P.S.

Still love you.