Dear Dolores:
In spite of the late hour (12:00 am) I am keeping my promise. Are you surprised? How could I fail you when I get such a “swell” letter every – or at least an average of one each day. There was none that came to me today, but I got it. Guess how! I was out calling this PM and since I wasn't so far from Allegan, I came back that way and went to the post-office and asked for my mail. You see I want your letters bad enough to go after them. I hope I get one tomorrow without going after it. If I don't!!! ---! I would even be willing to go after them. They are worth all that and even more.
For fear I should forget to mention it I want to assure you that I will settle with Mary Evelyn for all of her misdeeds the next time I come to Dayton and if she continues to conduct herself in such a way, I might even make a special trip just for her benefit. You may inform her that all of her “misdemeanors” are being recorded against her. We'll take her out in the “sticks” five miles from nowhere and drop her off. How will that be? But seriously, I have lots of fun with her. She sure knows how to “take it” and also how to give it.
This has been quite a busy place here this evening. Thirty-six people – mostly neighbors – gathered here for the reception for their new preacher. You should see the gifts they brought. Everything from a box of tooth-picks to a sack of flour. Most of them consisted of canned goods and supplies for the kitchen. I couldn't begin to tell everything that I got. My kitchen looked like a grocery store when the people left. I am sure I have enough supplies on hand to last all of winter and part of the summer. Of course I had to make a speech and thank all the folks for their gifts. That was the hardest part. I suppose you too have had quite an occasion this evening at your home. Did the girls tease you? Be sure and tell me all about it.
Really, Dolores, I was delighted to hear that you were at prayer meeting last week. I am sure you will find the services very profitable in your Christian experience. Keep on attending every week won't you? Please don't think I am being dogmatic. I don't mean to be, but I am very anxious that people shall avail themselves of every possible means of grace and the prayer meeting is certainly one.
Do you remember in one of my letters I mentioned I would be speaking to a young people's group at a convention next Tuesday night? The place of this meeting has been changed from Holland to Muskegon, Mich. That is about 70 miles north of here. I would much rather go south than north. Could you guess why? Look in the mirror and you will see why. But really, I am glad for an opportunity to speak to such a group. I only hope I will be able to accomplish something. You will be praying for me I am sure.
I'm afraid my letters have been slightly shorter than yours, but you'll forgive me won't you? There is more I could write, but it is now going on 1:00 and six-o'clock will be only five hours later. I'm planning to work out in the forenoon, but the PM I hope?? to spend resting and preparing for Sunday. Thanks again for your fine letters that you have been so faithful in writing.
Love,
Ted
In spite of the late hour (12:00 am) I am keeping my promise. Are you surprised? How could I fail you when I get such a “swell” letter every – or at least an average of one each day. There was none that came to me today, but I got it. Guess how! I was out calling this PM and since I wasn't so far from Allegan, I came back that way and went to the post-office and asked for my mail. You see I want your letters bad enough to go after them. I hope I get one tomorrow without going after it. If I don't!!! ---! I would even be willing to go after them. They are worth all that and even more.
For fear I should forget to mention it I want to assure you that I will settle with Mary Evelyn for all of her misdeeds the next time I come to Dayton and if she continues to conduct herself in such a way, I might even make a special trip just for her benefit. You may inform her that all of her “misdemeanors” are being recorded against her. We'll take her out in the “sticks” five miles from nowhere and drop her off. How will that be? But seriously, I have lots of fun with her. She sure knows how to “take it” and also how to give it.
This has been quite a busy place here this evening. Thirty-six people – mostly neighbors – gathered here for the reception for their new preacher. You should see the gifts they brought. Everything from a box of tooth-picks to a sack of flour. Most of them consisted of canned goods and supplies for the kitchen. I couldn't begin to tell everything that I got. My kitchen looked like a grocery store when the people left. I am sure I have enough supplies on hand to last all of winter and part of the summer. Of course I had to make a speech and thank all the folks for their gifts. That was the hardest part. I suppose you too have had quite an occasion this evening at your home. Did the girls tease you? Be sure and tell me all about it.
Really, Dolores, I was delighted to hear that you were at prayer meeting last week. I am sure you will find the services very profitable in your Christian experience. Keep on attending every week won't you? Please don't think I am being dogmatic. I don't mean to be, but I am very anxious that people shall avail themselves of every possible means of grace and the prayer meeting is certainly one.
Do you remember in one of my letters I mentioned I would be speaking to a young people's group at a convention next Tuesday night? The place of this meeting has been changed from Holland to Muskegon, Mich. That is about 70 miles north of here. I would much rather go south than north. Could you guess why? Look in the mirror and you will see why. But really, I am glad for an opportunity to speak to such a group. I only hope I will be able to accomplish something. You will be praying for me I am sure.
I'm afraid my letters have been slightly shorter than yours, but you'll forgive me won't you? There is more I could write, but it is now going on 1:00 and six-o'clock will be only five hours later. I'm planning to work out in the forenoon, but the PM I hope?? to spend resting and preparing for Sunday. Thanks again for your fine letters that you have been so faithful in writing.
Love,
Ted
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