8-31-1940 Evelyn to Mr. Orville J. Pace
Envelope:
Mr. Orville J. Pace
409 Herbert St.
Cedartown, Ga.
Back:
Mrs. Orville J. Pace
McLemoresville, Tenn.
Postmark: 8-31-1940 McLemoresville, TENN.
Friday Night.
My dear Orville
I expected a letter from you today but was disappointed. But since Monday is Labor Day and you won’t get a delivery I decided to send you a “Special,” though I know nothing special.
By the way several people have said you were quite nice – good looking – and apparently younger than I. Marshall Darnall told me about your conversation at the cafe. I went up there yesterday aft. but only went to the beauty parlor – and didn’t stay to get my hair fixed because there were too many already there. For that reason I am going with Papa tomorrow morning.
We had a letter from Imogene and they are coming tomorrow night & stay over Labor Day – Also Mr. Lenz is coming – I don’t know how Mama will hardly manage.
I have been working on my quilt and almost have the pieces together but have to put it together yet.
You would be surprised to see how much I have improved in my walking – I do hope it won’t be long until I will be well & be completely well again – I have already taken a new lease on life mentally. If I ever do get myself together again you possibly won’t know me since it has been so long since I was that way in fact before Christmas last year. I have been having lots of company which I enjoyed very much. There is lots of difference in being surrounded by old friends and relatives when one is sick in contrast to being around people who possibly think it has become a habit to complain.
I had a letter from Mrs. Thrasher thanking us for the gift. She mailed it on the way home. I think she is taking a mighty big risk traveling with such a small baby. There is lots of difference in me coming up here as is – than her going – with 3 children.
Papa has gone to the Utility Meeting tonight. The Supt & his helper (Mr. Myrick from McKenzie) came the day you left & fixed the switch. The Supt like to have never understood what I was talking about but his helper did & explained to him. I think he reminded me of Mr. Edge – not in looks tho for he one eyed – and doesn’t have any fingers on one hand.
It has been real lonesome without you – I hope that you are missing me as much as I do you; for then I would know that you really love me. Please don’t forget me.
Also please do like you promised about company and money. I will send you the list to pay the first of the week –
I enjoy the family but no one can take your place
Be good and remember
I love you.
Evelyn