Grandma, October 27th 1941

Dear Ted,

Before I go any farther, let me explain that I am using this terribly large paper because I’m fresh out of my other.  I fully intended to get some yesterday but my memory failed me - as usual.  Let me further explain that it’s just as well I have to use it since this letter must of necessity be short.  Please forgive me again but I was later getting home from work tonight due to our “broken down” car and I must get up early tomorrow and go to work.  I hope you’ll understand my predicament.  You would rather have me write a short letter than none at all, wouldn’t you?

The folks from Detroit left early this afternoon, about 2 o’clock.  I was so sleepy then that I went upstairs and took a nap.  I had to take the 3:10 bus for work.  I know I could have written to you between 2 and 3 o’clock but it slipped my mind until too late.  I guess I forgot that I would have to get to bed as soon as possible since I have to work tomorrow.  I have been having Monday off when I work on Sunday but they double-crossed me this week.  I should not have to be at work at 8:00 am tomorrow since there are supposed to be 10 hours between tricks, but they slipped up somewhere on my schedule.  I referred it to them yesterday morning and they said they’d do something about it but they evidently forgot all about it.  Consequently, I arise early tomorrow.  That 10 hour business is a state law too, so if they are found out they’ll have to pay the penalty.  I did my part.

Please forgive me for all this boring explanation and alibi-ing.  I don’t know why I should bother you with my petty troubles.  I’ll try to do better from now on.

Mary Evelyn is going to stand up with Jeanette and Hordy when they are married.  She is so tickled.  Of course she’ll get a new dress, etc. and that strikes her splendidly.  They are going to be married on Sunday.  Then both families plus Hordy’s best man are going to have a nice dinner at a lovely restaurant not far from Dayton.  Only the immediate families will be present at the ceremony.  Exclusive, see?  I’m still coming up to see you though if you still want me.  They still insist on it.  OK?

I’m going to hurry to bed now.  ‘Night -

Love,

“Dodo”