WM. P. McMAHON & SONS
ARCHITECTS
411 Buder Building
St. Louis, Mo.
SAINT LOUIS, MO 4
OCT 11
430 PM
1938
MISS CHRISTINE SMITH
1500 UNION ST.
MEMPHIS, TENN.


WM. P. McMAHON & SONS
411 BUDER BUILDING
Architects
ST. LOUIS, MO.
My Dearest Chris,
I have delayed writing because
I thought it best. During the last
week however it has bothered me
so much and seemed so unfair
that old friends should quit each 
other that I decided to write to see
if you will forgive me and continue
as we were.
Since I have left Memphis
I have fallen into the old 
routine of office work and going
out the same as before. You know
Chris I can barely believe we
were together it was fun such
a short time and so suddenly
done. I don't know myself
how I happened to come down.
I only know that I glad I did.


WM. P. McMAHON & SONS 411 BUDER BUILDING
Architects
ST. LOUIS, MO.
Since my visit I have been between
the devil and the deep blue sea.
But I'll come out allright. You 
know I looked for you most
of the day following our evening
but could not find you. I just 
wanted to get a peep at you again
before leaving without letting
you see me. I want to thank you
for our evening Chris and I will
allways remember it as one of the nicest
in my life. I'm also glad that
I met your mother and Sonny boy
and saw the bills and wood I've
read about. It was all just as
I expected. The place you stayed
in Memphis was just what I would
expect of Christine. Martha was as planned


WM. P. McMAHON & SONS 411 BUDER BUILDING
Architects
ST. LOUIS, MO.
also. Most times when you hear a 
radio program the characters are
enterely different then expected.
The characters and setting of my southern
trip were exactly as pictured except 
for Christine who was 100% more
beautiful and sweet  and interesting
then ever described or expected possible.
I really mean it Chris you are really
one swell girl.
I'm glad that you liked the hat
box I bought in the store where
Martha works. I hope to be able 
to see you again Chris and will let
you know when I'm coming.
Please Chris write me and forgive
me and lets remain the friends we
were. 
Ever your friend.
Bern