Part Two: Longing

February 26, 1935

Dear Miss Bragstad:

My stepfather passed away the 28th of January, after being sick only five days with pneumonia.

We miss him more than we can ever say. He was such a kind & honest man. Always aiming to do the right thing. He had thought so much of little Betty Jane. He never forgot her birthday. Nor at Christmas time. We miss him more each day.

Have you heard anything from Betty Jane lately? Can hardly believe she will be six years old in three months. It hurts me terribly to think she never could of seen her grandfather who thought so very much of her. And was so thankful to know she had such a fine home and bringing up.

Lovingly, Minnie