Harry, Bess and Margaret settled into the nation's capital by moving into an inexpensive four room apartment.
But Bess wasn't happy.
She lasted five months before returning to Independence. Her mother wanted her home.
She and Margaret shuttled back and forth to Washington where the Trumans rented one small apartment after another.
Harry's years in the Senate were lonely ones.
Once again he resorted to writing letters to his beloved Bess.
To be continued....