Letter from Gertrude Legendre to her husband, Sidney Legendre, regarding the lack of news about the Pacific war and the war atmosphere of London, England, her social activities, and where they will live after the war. Gertrude continues in her letter to reiterate how she wishes to have a dog and the conditions of her house in London.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, lamenting the rules that have prevented her from joining him in Hawaii, updating her on his job with the Navy, discussing surfing and when he believes he will be able to start surfing again.
Letter from Sidney Legendre to his wife, Gertrude Legendre, discussing news he had heard of her life in London, a description of how he spent the previous night and day, putting her in his place in the description. Sidney continues in his letter to relay the newest acquaintance he had made, a man who was supposed to go on an expedition with them before the war, and describing a trip the man had told him about.