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Burton Jay Smith and Willametta Turnepseed letters, April -August, 1942
1942-07-08 Page 5
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hands at new jobs. I have pioneer's blood in my veins, you know, and you are cheating me from answering it's call. Because I'm also old-fashioned enough to feel unlady like venturing forth on my own, whereas as wedding ring would seem, not only a safeguard from unkind tongues but as much protection as if you were with me. You say you don't want to bind me. It sounds a little as if you aren't very sure of me--but I am very sure of myself. And it's the first time I ever have been. Moreover, don't you realize that no woman is happy unless she is bound? That's in accordance with
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hands at new jobs. I have pioneer's blood in my veins, you know, and you are cheating me from answering it's call. Because I'm also old-fashioned enough to feel unlady like venturing forth on my own, whereas as wedding ring would seem, not only a safeguard from unkind tongues but as much protection as if you were with me. You say you don't want to bind me. It sounds a little as if you aren't very sure of me--but I am very sure of myself. And it's the first time I ever have been. Moreover, don't you realize that no woman is happy unless she is bound? That's in accordance with
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