February 25, 1924, Austin to Northampton, Massachusetts

 Dearest Hel.,

You sure do play it (Hel) – here I ought to be writing a couple of Physics experiments, or studying French or Chem or Zo or something, but such is your irresistable charm that I have to write to you. Going to give me a kiss for that?

I have not alluded to the weather for a long time now, Sweetness, and so upon such an unprecedented occasion, I must tell you – it has snowed, it snows, and will continue to snow, I think, from the appearance of things. I just wrote to Mother a week ago, and asked her to send my bathing suit. Oh, of course, I'll put it on as soon as it comes.

I have memorized all your letters to date; hence I think I can learn “I've got a cross eyed Daddy,” etc. without difficulty. The crosseyed part is very appropriate, and I hope that “Of all the boys I love him best” is, too.

Tell Henry I'll let her kiss you for me until I'm able to perform the said operation myself – get in the habit of taking them and try to enjoy them – men I mean.

More love,

Henry

P.S.C.O.D. (charge on to Dad) all the letters you want to, just so they get here. I appreciate your wasting your last stamp on me.

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