HOW IT ALL BEGAN
A Bind Date January 28, 1953
| I'm sitting in my dorm room, disappointed after reading the telegram my roommate sent me. "Don't come. Mom is sick" So much for the great plans for midsemester break. I wish I were home; I wish I hadn't had to have the last exam scheduled; I wish there were more friends around. But here comes Mary Ann saying, "Peg, would you be a fourth for our card game. Patty has begged and I don't want to sit down in the lobby with two guys." Why not? I've nothing else to do. Introductions all around. John Mudroch-- is that what I really heard? What a strange name! It doesn't take too long to understand the game of hearts. We play all afternoon and then someone suggests we go bowling. I've never bowled, but so what. I still don't have anything els to do. The four of us are out the door and on our way walking from here on 18th street up to the Eagles at 29th. We walk two by two up Wisconsin Avenue. Street lights on. John and I, Mary Ann and Doug. This is a hike but thank goodness, he's a talker. In the door and Doug asks about getting a lane. No way, it's a league night, whatever that means. Let's try the Roof,, downtown. It's about 6th street someone tells me. So we're going to retrace our steps. Glad I'm wearing flats. John and i are still finding things to talk about. This is really a strange date. Well, surprise, surprise, it's league night here too. Bowling must be important ehre in Milwaukee. Now we're walking back up the avenue to Gesu church. I know that's at 12th and Wisconsin. oh sure, we can have a lane. it'll be available aboout 10. Mary Ann and i have to be in by 10:15. So, that's that. I am relieved. Fett hurt a bit but at least I won't have to bowl! Oh no, he's taking my hand. Feels good but what if he wants to kiss me good night?? What should I do? I don't think I should. What if he does? I just don't know. We approach the dorm. Oh God, Doug's kissing Mary Ann. John just says good night. I breathe easier.. We're back upstairs in Mary Ann's room. I'm sitting cross-legged on the floor; Mary Ann is n the bed. "He'll be back she says." I hope soo--- i really do.
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