JOE!!

I realize you are having a great time, but is one letter really too much to ask for? You've been gone two weeks now and we're all starting to wonder if we should come and check on you. Even a couple of lines would be appreciated.

The assignment for dad only took a couple of days. It was actually kind of boring. Just a basic surveillance job. The guy was a dunderhead. He led me straight to the loot he had stolen. I think dad only gave me the assignment because he was afraid I might be bored here without you.

So, how are you liking camp? Tell me about your roommate. What are your charges like? Are they giving you any trouble?

You're lucky you're down south. We're getting a major front in from Canada. It's been raining almost non-stop for the past three days.

You have received three postcards from Vanessa already. She said she will be back in Bayport by the end of the month and expects a letter or two from you to be waiting for her.

You will never guess who has gone missing. Darren Cook. He left home to go to the bank and never returned. I think Dad is going to look into it. Apparently, Dad and Mr. Cook have been friends for a couple of years now.

Mom saw the Shaw's place and liked it a lot. Now, I have to start painting our place when it quits raining. But mom wants it painted white instead of colonial blue.

Mom did a great job with her flower garden this year. They are in full bloom and the bees know it. Seems to be more bees this year than in the past two or so.

I know. I'm talking about mundane things but I thought you might be a little homesick. I really miss you. And I'll miss you even more when I start painting!

I'll let you get back to your busy schedule. I wish you had access to a phone, but since you don't...WRITE!

Be careful and have fun,

Frank