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ate dinner together. Then I took Georgie up to the hotel in the car.
He drove up, I back. He cried when he told Mother and everybody
goodbye. We were both crying while sitting in the car. He kissed me
goodbye so much. The last thing he said was, “Goodbye, darling.”
Then he hollered “bye” again on the bus. He kept waving from the
bus. (over) [On June 12 page, June 11 entry is continued] I could
hardly drive home. I cried and cried when I came home I was so
lonesome. Everybody misses him—neighbors, everyone. Margaret
Cain came in afternoon. After supper I went to Church with the
kids. Gee, was I lonesome. I love him so! He said he wished we
were going on our honeymoon. He said how he wished we were
going away together.
June 12. I went to show with the kids to see Desire and Florida
Special. Swell. After supper Mother and I went to Merrigan’s with
Jimmie. Came home. Went to bed.

June 13. I got my first letter from Georgie. Darling letter. I
worked at dollar store from 4 to 9. Came home—went to bed early.
Lonesome for George.

June 14. I went to Church with Norine. It seemed so funny
without George. Finished his letter. Weezie, Norine, Virginia
Smith, and Margaret Cain came by and took me riding. In evening
I stayed with Mother and Daddy. Missed George.

June 15. Went out to Gloria’s. Came home. I was so lonesome
for George. I cried. Bill and Rosemary came by. I went to Mat-
thews with Lil and Jo and Marty. Went out to Gloria’s in evening.

June 16. We, all the kids, went out on a picnic to the park.
Went swimming and boat-riding. Missed Georgie. In evening we
went to Church and then went up and got a milk-shake. I went up
to Merrigan’s with Jim and Norine.
June 17. Stayed home. Went to hospital with Mother to visit