Dear Dolores:
Before I get too far advanced in writing this epistle let me say that I am not in any frame of mind to be writing. No, Hun, it is nothing you have done that causes me to feel this way. It is rather because of you that prompted me to write. It is just because I am so tired I can scarcely keep my eyes open. Did you ever feel that way? The fact of the matter is I have already been asleep a couple of times. When one is in such a state they are in no condition to write an interesting letter. I know that is especially true of me and I'm sorry because I don't like to write you that way. I am already guilty of doing that I am sure. When I receive you very wonderful letter (and they are) it makes me feel ashamed to mail the type of epistle I am able to produce. But you know the motive back of it all don't you, Hun? I just mention these things so you will not misunderstand me. You won't will you? If at any time my letters appear to be indifferent and uninteresting, you may be assured that it isn't because my feelings toward you have changed. It is just another of my many infirmities.
Perhaps a brief discussion of the activities of the day would enable you to understand why I am so “weary in the flesh”. This has been just another of those many days crowded with activity. I left home at 7:00 AM, as usual, worked all day and returned about 7:30 this evening. You can easily see how much time I have at home. We worked a little later tonight than usual. It got so dark that we couldn't see the corn any longer so we had to quit. Now you may wonder what we were doing that was so important. This will probably be “Greek” to you, but I will try to explain. We were picking corn with a power-picker. That is a machine that fastens to a tractor and harvests the corn as it is driven through the field. Do you understand? Perfectly – I suppose!!!! My task was to haul the corn from the field to the place of storage and unload it. By the time I got one load off, there was another one ready. Incidentally, I use a tractor to draw the corn also. Tomorrow – and probably for several days – I will be doing the same thing. Now, Honey, please forgive me for “boring” you with all this misery. It is the only way I know to explain how I am occupied.
Guess what! That's right, I got two letters again today. The letter wrote Sunday night finally arrived. It was missent to Alpena, Mich. Apparently no one there wanted it so they decided to send it where it was wanted – and it really was too. What mistakes Uncle Sam's postal employees will make! I thought yesterday it was a bit strange that you didn't write me on Sunday (you see I depend on you), but I decided not to mention it in my letter. You do so well by me that I would be very unfair to think of complaining. Then, when that letter came today, it was self-explanatory. I believe my service is improving. I haven't missed a day so far this week. I hope it will continue.
So LH finally acquired a set of Vincent's Word Studies did he? I was glad to hear that. They are very valuable books for any Greek student. How I would like such a set! I could name a number of other volumes that I would be proud to own. My library is somewhat lacking in Greek study volumes.
I am delighted, Hun, that you are planning to come out in a couple of weeks. As soon as I can I am going to engage someone to preach for me Sunday night, Nov. 2, so we can go to Pittsford in the afternoon. I also want to take you around so you can meet some of my folks. Forgive me, please. I mean so they can meet you. I am looking forward to that weekend with much anticipation. And I'm glad that you decided to come in spite of your Sunday School Rally Day. You will be coming on Saturday I suppose? Make it as soon as you can. Probably you will be able to make best connections by coming to Kalamazoo, however, if you find it more convenient to come to Battle Creek, or even Grand Rapids, I shall be too glad to meet you at any of those places.
After proceeding this far I find that I am quite wide awake, but I am sure I will be slumbering soundly soon after I put my head on the pillow, which will be soon.
It seems like I am forgetting something, but if I am I will remember it tomorrow.
All my love for you
Ted
Before I get too far advanced in writing this epistle let me say that I am not in any frame of mind to be writing. No, Hun, it is nothing you have done that causes me to feel this way. It is rather because of you that prompted me to write. It is just because I am so tired I can scarcely keep my eyes open. Did you ever feel that way? The fact of the matter is I have already been asleep a couple of times. When one is in such a state they are in no condition to write an interesting letter. I know that is especially true of me and I'm sorry because I don't like to write you that way. I am already guilty of doing that I am sure. When I receive you very wonderful letter (and they are) it makes me feel ashamed to mail the type of epistle I am able to produce. But you know the motive back of it all don't you, Hun? I just mention these things so you will not misunderstand me. You won't will you? If at any time my letters appear to be indifferent and uninteresting, you may be assured that it isn't because my feelings toward you have changed. It is just another of my many infirmities.
Perhaps a brief discussion of the activities of the day would enable you to understand why I am so “weary in the flesh”. This has been just another of those many days crowded with activity. I left home at 7:00 AM, as usual, worked all day and returned about 7:30 this evening. You can easily see how much time I have at home. We worked a little later tonight than usual. It got so dark that we couldn't see the corn any longer so we had to quit. Now you may wonder what we were doing that was so important. This will probably be “Greek” to you, but I will try to explain. We were picking corn with a power-picker. That is a machine that fastens to a tractor and harvests the corn as it is driven through the field. Do you understand? Perfectly – I suppose!!!! My task was to haul the corn from the field to the place of storage and unload it. By the time I got one load off, there was another one ready. Incidentally, I use a tractor to draw the corn also. Tomorrow – and probably for several days – I will be doing the same thing. Now, Honey, please forgive me for “boring” you with all this misery. It is the only way I know to explain how I am occupied.
Guess what! That's right, I got two letters again today. The letter wrote Sunday night finally arrived. It was missent to Alpena, Mich. Apparently no one there wanted it so they decided to send it where it was wanted – and it really was too. What mistakes Uncle Sam's postal employees will make! I thought yesterday it was a bit strange that you didn't write me on Sunday (you see I depend on you), but I decided not to mention it in my letter. You do so well by me that I would be very unfair to think of complaining. Then, when that letter came today, it was self-explanatory. I believe my service is improving. I haven't missed a day so far this week. I hope it will continue.
So LH finally acquired a set of Vincent's Word Studies did he? I was glad to hear that. They are very valuable books for any Greek student. How I would like such a set! I could name a number of other volumes that I would be proud to own. My library is somewhat lacking in Greek study volumes.
I am delighted, Hun, that you are planning to come out in a couple of weeks. As soon as I can I am going to engage someone to preach for me Sunday night, Nov. 2, so we can go to Pittsford in the afternoon. I also want to take you around so you can meet some of my folks. Forgive me, please. I mean so they can meet you. I am looking forward to that weekend with much anticipation. And I'm glad that you decided to come in spite of your Sunday School Rally Day. You will be coming on Saturday I suppose? Make it as soon as you can. Probably you will be able to make best connections by coming to Kalamazoo, however, if you find it more convenient to come to Battle Creek, or even Grand Rapids, I shall be too glad to meet you at any of those places.
After proceeding this far I find that I am quite wide awake, but I am sure I will be slumbering soundly soon after I put my head on the pillow, which will be soon.
It seems like I am forgetting something, but if I am I will remember it tomorrow.
All my love for you
Ted
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