October 20, 1952
San Diego, Calif.
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| Sheet music for "You Belong To Me," #1 on the Top Ten Billboard Charts for weeks in 1952 and one Jim and Norma's favorite songs |
Hello Norma,
I'm back again. I got your letter today and thought I had better answer it while I have time. We will be going to sea pretty soon and I won't be able to write at all.
So, you are an elbow-bending baby, "eh?" HA I should be on the beach bending the elbow now, but I'm not, "dog gone it." "Oh, well," maybe tomorrow night. You know something? I haven't been drunk in quite a while. I guess I'm slipping.
What do you like your drinks mixed with? "Gin" or something like that, huh?
[Editor's note: When I was a teenager, Norma limited her drinking to weddings and always ordered what I came to call The Baptist Wedding Drink, gin and 7-up.]
I would like to go to Kentucky with you. We could have a wonderful time on those curves (the ones in the road, I mean). HA
Honey, tonight I need you to sing me to sleep. For some reason, I haven't been sleeping very well lately.
Last night, a couple of guys had a fight right next to my bunk. I think it was about 2 o'clock this morning. I had only been to sleep about an hour and they woke me up. I still haven't found out what started it all.
I can't think of anything to say tonight, so I guess I'll sign off.
Answer real soon.
Love,
