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  • Walter E. Dandy Letter 03/18/1933

    Who are never any trouble. Well, your railroad husband went awry again. Having an old timetable, I learned that the train actually left an hour earlier, i.e., 6:28, so it was gone when I reached the station. A very courteous ticket agent pondered and said perhaps they would hold the train in Washington. Then their telephone system was entirely out of order. He summoned help and had the dispatcher call Washington, which he did and they agreed to hold the train until the Pennsylania’s train arrived at 8:05, a delay of 25 minutes - and that was their “crackest train, their Broadway.” Then the dispatcher urged them to make a “good run” to Washington, which was done - made up 5 minutes. And how he did travel for this single fare! Was met in Washington by a R.R. representative and escorted to the Coast Line, and as soon as I was aboard she pulled out and it wasn’t long before the delayed time was made up.

    Had a good sleep, feel much better - in fact, about O.K. this morning. My first peep out of the window was greeted with a peach tree in full bloom.

    Have been trying to think of Joe Betty’s real name. Need Mrs. Shauck for my other secretary!

    I’ll bet the little kiddies are heart-broken at their Daddy’s absence. Kitty Lou probably won’t sleep! Nor Mary Ellen - Hope you have taken in some of the opera at least! We will take our Virginia trip soon and Charleston, if you wish. We’re coming in to Jacksonville where this epistle can be mailed. Comfort mother in her delusions.

    With love and kisses to the big four and the biggest to the biggest,

    Walter x x x x x x x x

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