Regina, Y.M.C.A.
3rd Nov 1917

Dear Aunt Lily,

Just a line to say I am pretty well, am able to eat three meals a day anyway so that's not bad eh! You have been looking for me down your way for some time now and I am in hopes of spending a week end with you before the end of this month. But just listen now for I'm going to give you a tip, don"t look for me at Christmas time, and why? Well I guess I had better tell you, the answer is short and sweet, at least it is to these certain people. One you know and the other you will know soon. Penzie and I have decided that life is altogether too short and we are so lonely for one another we just can't wait till next June to be married and I am going up to Calgary to bring her back with me. Now what do you think of that. She is sure some girl and I know you will like her.

Our plans for a trip are anything but definite, are depending on how much leave I will be able to get. I am hoping for three weeks from the 17th of Dec. to 7th of Jan. and if I am fortunate enough to get away then Penzie and I will be married on the 18th Dec. and leave for her home away down in Prince Edward Island spending a few days and Christmas there then a few days and New Years at home in Toronto then back "home" to Regina by the 7th of Jan. Then I am going to bring her down some time for your approval. I know you will like her, she is such a sensible girl, no butterfly. I will be able to get a pass over the road all the way. If I can only get a week or two then we figure on a trip through the mountains out to the coast. Now I must close and write the "wife" my daily letter. Tell Alex that Clarence has nothing on me when it comes to writing letters. Tell Alex I just came down from seeing Mr. Dixon at the Kings and his papers have arrived from down east. Well, must say good bye trusting all are well. Love to all

Your loving nephew

Louis