February 21, 1942, Evanston, Illinois

Tom and 5 friends are to go to Elaine’s for some bridge playing, and then dinner. He has a “Coke date” lined up, his second in 6 weeks.
9:00 o’clock Fri. night.

February 21, 1942, Evanston, Illinois, Page 1
February 21, 1942, Evanston, Illinois, Page 1

Dearest,

Not anything to do this evening. I have been sleeping since 6:00 o’clock and now I am sleepier than before. Bob is wanting to go to the Hut[1]The Hut was a local diner, in Evanston on Clark Street, near Sherman Avenue. Because it was close to the University, it was a popular snacking place for students pretty soon so will mail this then.

I got your letter Tues. (not any since then.) I like your air mail stationary. I also thought the letter was wonderful. Honey, you know that I want you to wait as long as it necessary.

Steve went up home today and it seems everyone else is gone.

Sunday afternoon six of we fellows are going down to Elaine’s and play bridge, then have dinner there. You can see if she’s able to do that for six boys you surely wouldn’t be any trouble.

February 21, 1942, Evanston, Illinois, Page 2
February 21, 1942, Evanston, Illinois, Page 2

Guess who I saw for the first time today since I have been back? It was Betty, I had heard she had been pinned but I guess not for I have a coke date for Monday afternoon. I am doing pretty good, thats the 2nd date since Christmas. You don’t have a thing to worry about; that is if you ever do worry? I know I do about you.

I had an appointment with my advisor this afternoon and worked on solubility product problems they are alot of fun. They have alot of math. I am due to start on my 1st unknown Tues. we have to have eight worked out by April 15.

Write soon and will see you the 6th.

With all my love,

Tom

February 21, 1941, Evanston, Illinois
February 21, 1941, Evanston, Illinois

References

References
1 The Hut was a local diner, in Evanston on Clark Street, near Sherman Avenue. Because it was close to the University, it was a popular snacking place for students

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