Date Read: 11/17/25

Written by: Leonard Kip Rhinelander

Date Written: 12/2/21

Dec. 2, 1921

Dearest Alice:

Just a few lines to tell you how entirely differently I felt today than what I did on Wednesday.

I am almost sure, dear, you can guess the reason without me explaining it to you. You will never be able to appreciate how happy you made me Thursday night and I hope and pray sweetheart, that you will always continue to do so.

Well, darling, do you know what I am thinking of just now? I'll tell you what I'll do. I will give you three guesses and if you solve the problem, I hope my thought will come true, however, I can't say for sure. Your first guess is that I am thinking if you really care for me as much as ever.

Well, dear, not so bad for the first; try again, because I am not thinking about it, but only wondering and praying that it is true. Your second one that I am thinking of you. Sweetheart that is almost right, because I am always thinking of you, but not literally speaking just at present. Shoot again, but this time you must hit the bull's eye. Your last one is that I am thinking if you are staying at home tonight alone and will give up your many numerable sophisticates friends. Honeybunch you win, that is exactly what I am thinking of. Haven't I always told you were very clever?

Alice, the message I am sending you tonight, you may be suprised to hear it, will not be found in this letter, but if you will take the trouble when you get this note to go to your piano, find a little well know piece called "Whispering" begin playing and singing it, you will then, sweetheart, get the real meaning of this letter. Do that for me, Alice, won't you?

Good night, Darling, and think of me once in a while. Will be on hand Saturday evening so are you.

Your still faithful daddy.
LEONARD.

NYDM, 18 November 1925, 6.
Excerpts: NYDN, 18 November 1925, 4.
Excerpts: BAA, 21 November 1925, 3.