December 31, 1923, El Paso to Courtland, New York

Dear Helen,

In your last letter you said you would write again soon, but I haven't heard from you yet. In case you do finally condescend to drop me a line, my Austin address is 2502 Nueces. I'll tell M.L.H. my address so that if you don't get this until you are back in Northampton you won't have any excuse. I think you owe me about two letters as it stands.

My joyous days of loafing are about over, and tomorrow night I head back for the harness.

Love,

Henry

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