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* Dearest Judith Ann:
This morning, here in Hartford, Connecticut, where I plan to spend Christmas with friends, I have been troubled by thoughts of other day-before-Christmas mornings when you and I were to¬ gether in far-away California. But from now on, because your mother was awarded your custody from July 1st through December 31st, and I was awarded your custody from January 1st through June 30th, you and I must be apart at Christmas.
I have sent all of your presents to your mother’s home. In years to come, when you have grown old enough to read this diary (which I have been keep¬ ing since shortly before you were born) I know that you will agree with me when I say that I have sent too many gifts. I have always sent too many gifts. You are surfeited, and that is wrong, but it seems to be one of the few ways I have of letting you know how dear you are to me.
When you came into the world, Judy, I had high hopes that you would be the oldest child in a family of at least six. Children, to a thoughtful man, represent the onwardness of life. Sometimes when I look at you, I think, “She will live to write the year 2000 on a letter.” That seems like a sort of magic to me. ( Please turn to page 91)
By BRIAN DONLEVY
The Malibu house seems filled with happiness when Judy spends her 6-month vacation with Brian.
ather-daughter talks rate high with Brian and little Judith. All problems are ironed out in their cozy living
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