About 5:00 P.M. Bob knocked on my door. He had finished his paper route and decided he didn't need to spend any more time on his home work as his only work was on the three ships, the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria. He told me he was surprised that they landed at Santa Maria, California. He believed the Pinta was carrying a load of beans to give to the Cubans who had invaded from the South. I thought that he was the one who needed to re-write history. I brought up that he should write Jeanette and that I hoped he wrote well and jumped at the chance to take her on a street car ride. The little squirt had already written the letter and he had brought it with him to get my approval. I read it and was blown away by his creative and proper side. Here is what he wrote: " Dearest (!) Jeanette: I was so happy to get your letter and that you remembered me. I am so happy that you would like to ride the street car with me and I wonder if your folks will let you go with me. Maybe if I meet them first and put on my best behaviour, they will let you go. I make alot of money throwing papers and I would like to take you to dinner on this trip. I am glad that you have found a boy who likes you, after all, we are all human and I also like Bonnie Williams very much...but you more. Do you remember when you threw up on me in first grade? I had fun running around the playground and sticking my wet sleeve at the other kids who were running like crazy. Let's take the ride this next Saturday as we are both out of school. I will have my Mother drive me down to your house in the morning. Please write again and tell me if ok and what time. Love and Kisses....Bobby " I complimented him on his writing and told him that I was glad he didn't ask "If he could screw her) He laughed and told me he was just kidding and wanted to get my goat...which he did.
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