19 MARCH, 1983

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19 March, 1983

Oh, Jack is so funny! And so darling! Today we went to a park to make up for the lack of a date yesterday. He picked me up after class and I loosened my bun and let my hair down in the car. He put his hand on my thigh until he parked, then he kissed me and we went out and found some swings.

I chattered at him and, as usual, he zoned out and wasn’t listening at all, so I started to swing and he volunteered to push. We spent a lovely afternoon there and before he left he stopped me and held my hand and for a moment I thought he had hurt himself, as he looked like he was in some terrible physical pain, but then he shifted and furrowed his brow like he was concentrating, and then all at once he said, “Ireallylikespendingtimewithyou.”

It honestly came out as one word! Then he waited for my approval and I said, “I like spending time with you!” Although I would have said love. He grinned and kissed my hand and we left.

I love him I love him I love him!!!