Tuesday, May 18, 1943

Dear Diary,

Bob entertained the Waves at Millegeville, Georgia, tonight, and I mean he really entertained. I haven’t heard him bette in months. He started with “Each of these Waves, whether her name be Mary or Patsy, is buying War Bonds to blow up another dam, Nazi.” Only he wasn’t too particular whether or not anyone noticed that comma. The whole show was devoted to the sale of War Bonds, with no commercials. They pulled one gag about me. At least I’d love to think Bob had me in mind at the time. It was supposed to be a War Bond auction; and Bob said, “I’ll give a little kiss to anyone who buys a $25. War Bond, for $50 I’ll give them a big kiss, and for $100 I’ll make it a real big kiss.” Wen said, “Here’s someone who’ll pay $10,000.” (Smack). Bob: “Well, how was that?” Colonna: “Okay, but give me back my mustache.”