"So here I am still waiting."

Feb 4., 1951

Hello Lars -

As I haven't heard from you or Martin recently I will write a few lines to-day being I am permitted to write 1 or 2 letters. And you may write if you wish yet you don't care to write to me do you? But then again perhaps you would if you could make up your mind and had a different view-point. I hope you are not working very hard but take time to get enough rest and sleep. I also hope that you wore enough clothing during the cold weather we had. The weather is now much milder and to-day would be a pleasant day to come to Lincoln also Martin to see me. Do I have to remind you that D. wrote a few weeks ago that you will come down some nice Sunday. So here I am still waiting. I did not send you a birthday card for I don't think I have any and I would appreciate if Dora would send a box of assorted greeting cards for all occasions. Also you could send me some money.

I am making a scarf and I wish to send it to Marie for her birthday. I thought perhaps you were intending to send her some gift also and I could send my gift at the same time. So please come next Sunday for certain so I can give it to you. It is dark blue and I have croched lace for the edge. You know Marie sent me a box for Christmas and a few days ago I received 2 small boxes of dates from her. Wasn't that nice?

Let Martin read this and ask him to write as it is his turn. Hope to see you and Martin and D. in person by next Sunday! Ruth.