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September 7, 1925 (Walter)

Monday Night 9/7

My Dear Sweetheart,

‘Tis Labor Day but we did not take a holiday. There were auto races and big crowds. The restaurant was crowded this noon and evening. I did not go in the surf, but Dr. White joined the multitude.

We are to spend tomorrow A.M. in Jax. Have some work and will also see some small acreage tracts with Dr. White. I rather think that he will invest in some. I believe that they are good investments, but it will require a few years before he will realize a profit. If we were to live near here, I believe they would be good for us but I don’t believe it would be the right thing just now. Must keep in mind that we will want to live where we invest.

September 7, 1925 (Walter)

September 7, 1925 (Walter)

Dr. White will leave Thursday afternoon, but will spend Wed PM with his niece. His work here is about over. The latter part of his stay has been very agreeable and after we had an understanding things seemed to go better. We have not proven that we have the host of “Aggie” but it certainly looks favorable at the present time. Will tell you all about when I am with you, Dear. I hope to hear from Mr. Bishopp before I go down the state. It would give me a better idea as to what I should do down there. If I am to return to Dallas, I’ll spend a little more time down there on this trip.

I did not get a letter yesterday or today, but they will probably come together tomorrow. It is a lot of fun to get several in one day.

Sweetheart, I have not seen a girl down here whom I could compare with you. They don’t grow as pretty. I’ve tried to find some-one whom I could point out to Dr. White so that he would know what you look like but there is no such one except yourself. I realized this a long time ago but I was in hopes that I could give him a pretty good idea. You are the only Ina and the only one I love. Gee, but I love you. The best part of it, is that I know that you care for me too, Dear. There won’t be any jealousy in our family, for I believe both of us can be trusted. I have unlimited confidence in you.

I love you Dear and only God knows how much.

Always your,
Walter.

September 6, 1925 (Walter)

Jacksonville Beach, Fla.,
Sunday P.M.

My Dear Sweetheart,

It is rather hot outside today, but since I came back to the cottage a breeze has started and it is pleasant enough. Quite a number of people are here for the week end and for Labor Day tomorrow. Under usual conditions, the activities of Labor Day close the season and only the residents are here all winter. There are about 2000 who live here the year around. The post cards give an idea of this place. I should have sent them long ago but it did not occur to me that I should until today. They will give an idea of the place, but it is larger than when those cards were made.

September 6, 1925 (Walter)

September 6, 1925 (Walter)

The crowd in the surf have no attraction for me, but I certainly do wish that you were here to go with me. I’d be mighty happy. But you will be here and we will enjoy the surf when you join me. It was three months last night that you said “yes.” I wonder if you thought of it, I did, but after I had written. I have been mighty happy ever since then & I certainly believe that we are beginning a long period in which both of us will be happy. Dear, I certainly do love you. I am in hopes that we can come down here just after we are married and that we can begin our life time honeymoon here at the beach. I do not know of a better place to start. I do not have many acquaintances down here and do not know any in a social way as I have not attempted to get acquainted. It will no doubt be a good thing for the time that we will be here will be comparatively short, and I have an idea that I would like to see “just you” and to be with “just you” during that time.

With the same love, Dear, and with a sweet goodnight, I am,

Your
Walter.