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   I would like to know how the play project is developing & hope that your literary problems are more than solved - solved to your satisfaction if not delight.  Are things brighter for you now?  And when you had your interviews did you oppose Dr. Fiedler's opinion of Montana faces?  I hope you saw where duty called in that respect.
   I do hope your blessed single estate can soon be achieved without loss of your Gary roots and without a permanent financial responsibility.  I can't see how a court could expect you to support an ex-wife when there are no children to consider.   In most cases where alimony is granted for children, a wife often has trouble collecting.  I've known of many such cases.  I'm glad there was nothing like that between Norman & me.  It could be quite messy.
   Weather bright & blue there; rainy & cloudy here!   It follows me, I'll swear.
   The second studio I investigated had a photographer with more sense and less mouth.   The proofs are actually useable.  Maybe I will get a job in New York State!  Then this summer I'll try an assault on the City proper.

written in left margin Doug carved his jack-o-lantern the other night. Holidays do bring back memories. Dec. is extra rough because of Christmas, Doug's birthday (10th) L's birthday 30th) Dad's (6th) and ? of my divorce (Dec 24, 1945) and my ? from L's (Dec. 16, 1953). Is it a hard month for you? I'll feel relieved when it's over.