June 11, 1913

My dear Husband;--

how I wish for you to be here and take a ride with me this beautiful morning. Papa and Mamma went out for a short time yesterday, and I was so lonesome while they thought I'd go down and pet Charles William, then I happened to think that he was out riding with Papa and Mamma. Ha! Ha! My Ha! Ha!s aren't very joyous right now since my love has gone away, but I am doing my best not to let people know that I am pining for you, but Anna guessed that I had been crying Monday. Said she didn't blame me.

I am sending you some roses that Auntie Ivie sent yesterday. Mother knows how she can keep a secret as they are old time friends, and Mamma thought if she heard the report Anna heard, it might cause her to have a spell of sickness as she is very delicate and nervous and has been interested in me since I was a tiny tot, so I told Mamma to tell her, and she will not tell anybody. She said the roses she sent me were the Linde's roses, so I'll send you a sample, as "what is good for the bride is good for the groom." What is the saying about the goose and the gander? I believe my memory is failing me. Really, I am "Dreaming" Remember the song "Let Me Call You Sweetheart?" Especially where the words are "Roses blooming everywhere. You alone my heart can cheer. You, just you." That strikes me exactly just now because almost everywhere you look you see roses or smell their perfume, but still there is a longing for something dearer and sweeter to me than roses. That something is you.

Dear, you asked me how I was feeling in the letter I rec'd yesterday. Did I tell you? I don't believe I did. I was ill yesterday morning, you can imagine what it was dear? You know it was so very warm last week and then turned so cold. I took cold that settled some place. I am quire sure as I had to lie down on the couch and have the hot water bottle for two hours, for I was cramping so. But honey, don't worry. I am getting along fine today and was alright yesterday afternoon, only I was very weak, but I am always weak the first two days, but I don't cramp hard unless I take cold.

I just know you have heard enough of gloom for the present haven't you? Poor Maruerite, her health is failing fast, as she has been having a hemorrage since yesterday morning, and I don't think it would be good for Bobbie to play with her if he was here, as it might be contagious. Ha! Ha! Tho' I never yet haver heard her cough. She is so much more quiet than Bobbie, but I suppose being a girl makes the difference. He is always hopping around and getting or trying to get into mischief.

I hope everything is going to suit you in Harrison. Please write full particulars to me. You said in your letter that you felt encouraged and hoped we would be together sooner than we had depended upon. I hope so also. I hope some time in the winter we can begin being together for a greater portion of the time. Maybe you could visit your home then come back by here and get me some time in late Dec. or January. Hope I hear from you this afternoon. X This stands for 100 kisses.

Lovingly, Clara

Papa and Mamma send love to you. Don't forget to send them some. Dearest, don't forget to put our street and number when you address me, as I don't want anyone else getting my letters.