Today I came across this treasure from one of my father's letters. The penultimate line is what made me laugh, and struck me as indicative of both his humor and his attitude towards parties. I include the context to soften it a bit, since many of you don't know that Nancy throws excellent parties and he actually loved being at her house, except perhaps in the context of attempting to be sociable when under the stress of unfinished work.
I have finished my Christmas shopping months ahead of the date which I have defined as 25 March. But I still have cards to write, presents to send to my sister, presents to wrap, and a Christmas tree to decorate.
Tomorrow things will be better except I will go to a party that Nancy is giving.
Merry five days before Christmas.
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