January 27, 1927

Dearest:

Too good to keep! This evening, I phoned home to tell the folks that I'd be delayed a little. Dad answered and said, "Elsie's here." And she was - in full bloom - for supper. And when I came in, it was to outstretched arms, and the words "Hello, sweetheart." Now wasn't that just too sweet? If I had had you there for just a minute, I would have squeezed you so hard - . As we sat down at the table, she piped up, "I heard you were engaged." And I said, "I am, as tightly as possible." And as soon as it was convenient, I hied myself back to the office, (where I need not be at all, tonight). But I had to tell you about the fun before I slept. Oh, I tried to be pleasant, but my patience with the young lady is becoming rapidly exhausted. She promises to dance at my wedding. She will like - hot mush.

I'm glad you were feeling better when you wrote last. That was a tough break for the couple who were killed. I'll do my darndest to avoid stopping any trains before Easter. That bunch of crossing on the road from Lima to M.P. are the worst I have seen in so short a stretch. I suppose you read of the bus crash here. I had to attend the funeral of one of the victims last Sunday. My lodge conducted the Masonic service.

I have not worked as hard this week as last, but we have been up late almost every night. Tues. evening we entertained an old Cinti. playmate - last night we stayed up to keep a good fire - for the cold snap. Tonight it will be 10:00 before I get home.

Louisville is OK with me -or Lima - or M.P. - or Oshkosh. Wherever it happens, I'll be getting you and that's what counts with me.  Besides, all of those places have twin beds, so you'll be comfortable. I would like to get off somewhere for a day or two, where just we two can be together. "No friends or relations"....of course, since I will have been here for so short a time, I will not feel like taking an extended holiday so soon. But I am sure that I can take a little time off to get acquainted with my wife. (No that belongs in capital letters - WIFE.)

Why you love me, I don't know. But I am satisfied that you do, and happy in knowing it. And really I'm glad you proposed. I never would have had courage to do it, even tho I do love you. I'm not sure, after thinking it over, but that Russ put you up to the act. He's so darned innocent. I'm wondering what it's all about, but still loving you.

Andy

It's a pleasure to be tied when one's tied to you