Wednesday, September 17, 1941

Dear Ruel,

After mailing your letter I received the ones you wrote Sunday and Monday. Mama said she had never seen such a constant or faithful letter writer! I'm glad Mr and Mrs Rubenstein appreciated the invitation. I had the feeling that you were being very secretive about the whole affair - as for me, I couldn't keep a secret. Ruthel wrote me that she had gotten her invitation also.

I surely hope your blood test passes! The two doctors I talked to here seemed to think that your examination would have to be made in the county in which you got your license. I asked one for blanks and he said it would be best for you to come past there on the day you were ready for it. The examination is nothing but to test the blood pressure, heart beat and lungs. Bring your report from the blood test and it won't take but a few minutes to have the other done here. I know you would like to have it over with but the doctors won't give their blanks. Your heart beat might be a little fast that day though!

If you and Ray would like to stay in town, I can arrange for that. I think Mama would be disappointed if you didn't stay here though. You won't see the bride in her wedding dress before 7:30 on the 27th, but I'm counting big on being with you all that day. I don't think there's any "bad luck" superstition connected with that is there? We'll probably be thinking of a good many last minute things to do. I'll try to have my suitcases packed beforehand so that will be over.

I haven't seen but one movie since you were here. I thought we were going last night since it was Mama's birthday, but after supper they got interested in a card game so we didn't go. "Shepherd of the Hills" was on here, and I would like to have seen it.

I suppose the workers deserve a share in the good prices of cotton. There must be a labor scarcity if they can demand $1.75. Papa has someone picking his cotton today. It has been almost impossible for him to get anyone to help do anything on the farm.

Love,

Mavis