My Dearest,
I've missed you very, very much since that last night
we were together, and will hold that night especially
in my memories for years to come.
I've been turning it over and over in my mind lately.
I've read your letter through at least four times,
and will probably read it more times before I'm through.
I've been sitting here, looking at your picture and
getting more homesick every minute.
I've wanted that picture more than anything else I
know of, except, of course, you yourself.
I keep thinking of you, Darling,
keep wishing I could be home with you.
I want to leave in the worst possible way so I can
come home to see you, but things don't look so good
on that subject. But this war has spoiled a lot of
things for everyone, I guess.
I've never been so lonesome in my life as I am right
now. I'm completely lost without you,
Darling. I never realized I could miss any one person
so much. I just hope it won't be too much longer until
I'm able to be with you againâ?¦ and live a sane and normal life.