3-2-1939 Evelyn to Mr O J Pace

3-2-1939 Evelyn to Mr O J Pace

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Mr. O.J. Pace

Cedartown, Georgia.

Postmark: 3-2-1939 Marietta, GA.

Monday Night

My dear Punky,

The Dunn establishment looks like a hospital again. Annie Mae, Ann and I have spent the day in bed. I knew this would happen – even as early as yesterday noon – Last night’s activities had nothing to do with my being in bed however. I simply knew that I would have to start early and work very hard or I would be sick all week if I attempted to stay up –

To begin the day – I left Cedartown at 7 a.m. – so I arrived here in plenty of time for work – I went to the office – I decided to get a prescription filled or rather prescribed by a doctor to avoid guesswork or the trial-error method of getting this cold stopped. By the way I hop you didn’t take it yesterday – At the doctors office I found I had a temperature of 101. After getting 4 kinds of medicine I followed his advice and came home to bed. I hope to work tomorrow.

Marietta had quite a fire yesterday also. 800 bales of cotton which were stored in Mr. Dunn’s warehouse. The cotton belonged to the government. The street was still blocked this morning.

I have thought of you so much today – and how stupid you must think me at times – The way I get all “tongue tied” and can’t carry on an intelligent conversation for musing things out in my own mind then lacking the nerve to say them – though I do think I am doing better “speaking up” don’t you think? At least there should be no doubt in your mind that I am sincere in my love for you – I have wanted to see you just as much today as if I hadn’t seen you for a week and the hours spent together yesterday were so very short.

In case you manage to come over tomorrow night this will be rather stale Wed. a.m. so will close – I hope you will get over but will understand if you can’t manage – and will be looking forward to seeing you Friday night – I know we will have lots of fun!

Love

Evelyn.