p.

72

for its birth. And
next "valentines day" will
bring more changes, than
this year has wrought
perhaps -- who knows what
the future has in store
for us, sometimes I feel like
clinging to the skirts of the
present and begging it never
to leave -- but, darling,
this is weak, and your
wife must be a strong
woman, rich in faith
and hope, never fearing, because
God watches over all, and
whatever comes, if we are pliable
to his will, must be for the
best, and now, love, many
kisses come with this
letter and Sunshine's
arms are around you +
her head nestled close on
your breast -- My own --
Goodnight Your little woman