April 12, 1942, Evanston, Illinois

Tom confesses to Zoe that he had a date with Mary, but wished he hadn’t and didn’t enjoy it. He asks for her understanding and forgiveness. He’s feeling generally bad, in part because the previous week was the worst he could remember.
Sat. night. 10:30

April 12, 1942, Evanston, Illinois, Page 1
April 12, 1942, Evanston, Illinois, Page 1

Dearest,

Have finished writing a theme of 1000 words. There is really only 857 but he won’t take the time to count them. There doesn’t seem to be anyone around this evening. They will probably start coming in tight about 2:00 A.M.

Honey I have a confession to make. I did ask Mary for that date Fri. night. I don’t know why and after I had asked her I wished I hadn’t. Steve had a date with Wilma. I didn’t touch Mary once and thats the truth you can verify that from Steve. She really disgusted me very much by the way she acted. I had to tell you this and I hope you will forgive me. Will you? You know I love you more than anyone else.

I am glad last week is over I never did have a week go as bad as it did. I finally finished my fourth unknown in Chem. but I had to work on it all Fri. afternoon. I am afraid I messed it up. It was a combination of three groups.

April 12, 1942, Evanston, Illinois, Page 2
April 12, 1942, Evanston, Illinois, Page 2

I am planning on going home some weekend near the end of this month. If you can’t make it then let me know and I will change the time.

I am sending Bill’s letter.

Zoe, I am sorry I didn’t tell you about that matter when we stopped by but you were so wonderful that I just couldn’t. There is really not much I can say other than I wish I hadn’t seen her. I wish I could have told you this personally but if you had heard about it through some other source I know just how you would feel. Hope you will understand.

With all my love,

Tom

April 12, 1942, Evanston, Illinois
April 12, 1942, Evanston, Illinois

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