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Burton Jay Smith and Willametta Turnepseed letters, September-December 1942
1942-09-06 Page 8
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Jack talked I had time to recall that for three months I've been trying to learn this myself. Even while I know that you are holding back because of the war and conditions I realize I must know what you are holding back. Sometimes I sense a matching turbulent spirit; occasionally there's a feeling as if I see myself reflected in you and I'm perfectly content. But common sense frequently prevails over wishful thinking and I catch myself wondering if such perfect control were possible
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Jack talked I had time to recall that for three months I've been trying to learn this myself. Even while I know that you are holding back because of the war and conditions I realize I must know what you are holding back. Sometimes I sense a matching turbulent spirit; occasionally there's a feeling as if I see myself reflected in you and I'm perfectly content. But common sense frequently prevails over wishful thinking and I catch myself wondering if such perfect control were possible
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