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and hung stockings. Even though is isn’t a
white Christmas in any way, still everyone is doing
his best to make it as good as possible
Dec. 25, 1942
Such a wonderful Christmas! I am
terrifically lucky. Mother and Dad gave me a $500
war bond, a stupendous Dorothy Gray fitted
overnight bag, a blue gabardine dress, a brunch
coat, monogrammed sweater, undies, books, records,
$45 in nickels, guest towels, and so many other
swell things. Lizzie gave me silver and an adorable
large colored doll for my bed (I love her good)
Mother, Daddy and I went visiting. We
stopped at Hettler’s first. They gave me a little
kit, an eyelash curler and candy (Neat!). Then we
went to Brennan’s and I talked with Bill
and Pat. Bill gave me a super album of Gershwin
records, and Pat, a necklace. Finally we went to
Hogans for more wine and chitchat. Joanie gave me a
blue sweater and knit me darling socks.
We had dinner (turkey) and then people
came pouring in. It really was fun. Bill came
up and then Floyd (he gave me two lush