28 December 1938

Dear Jean:

Received your letter of the 9th today - all about your initiation into Alpha Gamma.

You sure had some time - still, you should be proud of your "Pin."

That florist card I sent you is not so ? but is the card of a magician in Alexandria. Can't you read - Gally-Gally."

They say something like gully gully gully and pull rabbits out of hats, etc.

I had dinner with Squadron Leader Lynch and wife - Mrs. Mac Vily and daughter, Miss Pot, and Lieut. Webber of the Motor Torpedo Boat Flotilla on Christmas and later we went to the ? and for dancing.

I should very much like to see you in your evening gowns.

We have marvellous dances on the ship and on shore - officers in gold braid uniforms and beautiful girls.

The navy has marvellous dances. Also cocktail parties, but you are too young for that yet!

Write and tell me how you spent Christmas. I see that your school report is good - keep it that way.

Who are your teachers in Central? Be a good girl and write down the ages and birthdays of everyone in our family and send it to me - I have a rotten memory.

I am glad to hear that you look after Ronny sometimes. Have my dancing lessons helped you any? I'll bet Dad is very proud of his High School girl, eh?

Write often.

With lots of love

Bill
(drawing)
Of Give me a home
Where the buffalo roam?