October 11, 1916 - The love you give away is the only love you keep.

Joe is getting more affectionate every letter.

Wednesday night
My darling,

I have just completed showing Stella how to carry on a set of books, as she is Treasurer of the Local Milk Station. It's great fun really, for by pointing out the way, we find it ourselves.
That's just like love, the love you give away is the only love you keep. So said Elbert and guess he knew.

This afternoon, I met a friend of the family, a young married woman, who calls on Stella frequently, and whose daughter Barnet entertained a day or so ago, and she heartily congratulated me. She then told me - shall I tell you the nice things?

She told me how fortunate it was that I was getting such an intelligent, accomplished, and charming girl. She admired your sunny disposition, your vocal and instrumental accomplishments, and hoped that she could meet you soon, as she heard so many lovely things about you.
Of course, said she, when she meets you, she'll tell you all about me, but wouldn't tell me a thing.

I am terribly sorry that I couldn't get away to New York. But I have explained that. I shall try to get to New York tomorrow and things look favorably in that direction. Of course, if anything unexpectedly turns up, to interfere, I'll let you know, but hope I don't have to.

I am terribly anxious to see you. Time is fleeting in business, but when I'm alone for a second, I want to have you near, and it seems so long from one Saturday to the other.

Charles & Stella are going out for awhile, and I'll stay in and read.

Your loving
Joe

The next letter is October 16.