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Nile Kinnick diary of service in the U.S. Naval Reserve Air Corps, December 3, 1941-February 25, 1942

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our tentative date. She is quite serious about her dramatic work, I guess. A career girl, perhaps. Am getting something of my own medicine. I used to be so wrapped up in football that I quite willingly forewent most social activities.
I must admit that there is nothing I enjoy more than the companionship of a beautiful woman who also possesses breeding, grace, charm and wit. There have been a few such women in my life but not enough. There may have been a time when I was in love with love - but no more. However, I shall not consider my mortal existence complete until I have loved and won a woman who commands my admiration and respect in every way. It looks as if it will be some time before that comes about.
Had lunch with Bob Hogan, drove him through the fine residential district along Ward Pkway, then picked up Bob H. & Pettit at the

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our tentative date. She is quite serious about her dramatic work, I guess. A career girl, perhaps. Am getting something of my own medicine. I used to be so wrapped up in football that I quite willingly forewent most social activities. I must admit that there is nothing I enjoy more than the companionship of a beautiful woman who also possesses breeding, grace, charm and wit. There have been a few such women in my life but not enough. There may have been a time when I was in love with love - but no more. However, I shall not consider my mortal existence complete until I have loved and won a woman who commands my admiration and respect in every way. It looks as if it will be some time before that comes about. Had lunch with Bob Hogan, drove him through the fine residential district along Ward Pkway, then picked up Bob H. & Pettit at the