Letters between Malcolm William Keshan and Dorothy Williams, July-December 1943 - Part 14

letter darling; I could be happy, as I knew were  
thinking of me and wishing you could be sharing 
my happiness.  Oh my dearest - can your imagine 
the immense thrill I got when a letter arrived 
at home to-night!  And not merely a letter - a photo 
also!  Gee, it was simply wonderful I felt just 
like a young kid who had dipped into a lucky 
dip and unexpectedly discovered a present remaining.  
The photo - well you know how welcome that is 
don't you sweet? It's grand! (Letter is dated 15 Sept 
1943, incidentally.) I am so glad you are well Mac; 
that's the mainthing really. Secondly, to hear 
you are getting mail more satisfyingly. And I should 
not worry because I call you pal now and again,  
because that's what I say you are. I know as you 
know that you're more than just a pal. But can't 
I love you as a pal as well? See what I mean 
darling? I can't remember - maybe I was teasing  
you. Read that letter over again and see if I'm not 
correct! Anyhow, don't worry over little things such 
as these - just remember always that my love 
for you is as strong as ever and that I am waiting 
for your return my darling. Here is this end  
of the page again; blow it - just as I begin talking 
to you. Never mind Mac more next week. Here's 
hoping for more letters to-morrow; and say - will 
you give that fella my deepest love. I'll kiss him later. 
All my love - Dorothy

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AUSTRALIA. 
  
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Dear Dot, I intended making my last letter a special, but after reading it over it seemed just the 
same as the rest. The last two I received from you were Aug mail Dot that's not bad going is it; I 
hope it's still rolling in for you, and dont go worrying about anyone else I'll fix everything up ok, 
you'll have me thinking Im boring you to bits with my letters next; do you reckon they have improved 
any though. One of these days I'll write you one as long as the one I sent from Colombo remember 
so be prepared it wont be quite the same you know. Once again I must finish best wishes to all 
Im still like heck you know. Still that certain day is coming Cheerio A. M. L. Mac.

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Hullo Darling,    26th Nov 1943. 
Ive tied myself up a bit lately and I just dont know what letters Ive told you about Dot but Ive 
had 4 July and 5 Aug that just about brings things up to date till the end of Aug ok. I wont try to tell 
you how good they were, we both know by this, though you are still going mad at me for neglecting 
others as you say, theres a lot of difference between writing home and writing to you darling, you 
only have to compair letters to see that, still if you dont want them I guess Ill just have to send one home 
now and again, but as for my young lady in England, well she's only 50 anyhow, we have a perfect 
understanding and if I write to her once in six months she would go crook for wasting writing material 
so you can only get rid of me every now and then, your not getting mad at me are you Dot. I remember 
you saying I couldnt do that from over here, so I guess your not; I couldnt thank you enough 
for the photo so I wont try darling, I didnt recognise [[Bett?]] at first Probably because I only have eyes 
for you dear, and dont tell me you've heard that some where before. Well Dot as far as Im concerned 
you were a very important person long before you became a Godmother. Need you ask do I believe 
in you darling, I thought that was very obvious, but maybe my letters are not so enlightening 
after all, I love you darling and I know you feel the same as I do, how do I know? Because 
you have told me so yourself, and if I couldnt believe you what could I believe. Anyhow darling 
dont let these silly little things worry you, I've told you how I feel, or tried to, and I still haven't 
changed why its ridiculous to even think of me changing. I wont say I'll come back to you the same 
as I left; because my love for you has increased since then sweet, or maybe Ive come out in the 
open a bit and tried to tell you what I feel, but other than that darling Im just the same old 
Mac. Haven't I told you before Dot; that there is nothing I like more than your rambling believe 
it or not I simply soak it up darling so keep it up, I like to know what you are thinking about 
Im glad you liked that bit in my letter about Marrying you Dot, funny but I have a milllion 
and one things to tell you, never mind they'll keep "Cheerio" for now All My Love Mac. 

  
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AIR MAIL

MISS D WILLIAMS,
37 Byrnes Street
BEXLEY N.S.W.
AUSTRALIA  
28th November, 1943 
  
Darling- 
First, I must ask you to forgive me this once because 
I find this is the only writing paper in the house, and 
much to thin to write both sides. Sorry sweet. I did want 
to writie to-night, because it's Sunday night and I feel in 
the mood. How are you Mac? Gosh I only hope the mail 
is coming along more regularly to you now. I realise how 
miserable it must be when none arrives. I've been 
terribly lucky Mac - here I arrive back from a week-end 
with Jocelyn and find a card and a letter - dated 28th 
June and 5th July. You're a dear sweet person Mac - gee but 
I love you darling. I hope you're not worrying because 
I wouldn't agree to becoming engaged - I don't want you to be 
blue sweet. Have faith in me, my Mac. Well I had 
my first swim this morning and boy, was it great! No 
I'm not burnt any- we didn't have enough time to 
sun bake. It was a lazy peaceful day we spent - I had 
to catch an early train back - it was all too short. 
The country smelt so good - and how warm the sun was. 
Hope you're not worrying about me sweet - I'm 
feeling very well;  working hard but not too hard. 
Happy? Well I could be happier, but considering all 
things aren't so terrible. Cherrio dearest & all my 
Love, Dorothy 

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Rank & Name SGT. KESHAM, M.W., 
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28th Nov 44

From MISS. D. WILLIAMS, 
37 Byrnes Street, 
BEXLEY N.S.W. 
AUSTRALIA. 

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