T2020.102.457

Lankershim, Cal., August 9, 1917

Dear ones At home: I am just having a lovely time and, , wish , hope you are getting along better and, (are not as many fusses), without me. Hope mama got home safe and sound. Us girls had our party with crackers and milk while you were gone. The two little ones were so good and worked so good. We finished pulling our weeds long before Auntie Gal got back. Looks better. The girls and I were

climbing a tree and we seen Ruth and Paulene and had a talk to them. Auntie Gal and I have planned for quite a big day's work for fear. Pears spoil. Now don't you worry about me working too hard for I'm not. See, [savy?], saw. the beds are all made and you just ought to see the way Helen S. made hers. I must ring off and help Auntie Gal do the dishes will finish again when I have more time. The girls have been coloring dolls out of the fashion sheets and

having a great time. Mary just got through fixing my hair and had it put up so cute. They sure are cute girls. How's the, ,kid,, Mr. Johanson? Is the watermelon ripe, (send me a piece in a letter)? Mary and Maragret are running around and eating animal crackers all the time. I haven't fixed my dress up yet and other things either. I hope this finds you all well as it leaves us all well, but tired.

and sleepy. I ought to write to Bernice, but haven't time yet and Mr. S. is here for lunch, so must close. Excuse writing, as I don't feel like doing anything at all. Write soon. Your loving daughter, Helen G. P.S. I am trying to be good.