The Players

Mark (nickname for Margaret): Johnny’s gal, the recipient and love interest of these letters

Johnny: Mark’s suitor, and the author of these letters to Mark

Cecil, also known as “Cec”: Johnny’s best friend

Lucy, or “Lu”: married Cecil and became Mark’s friend. As a couple, they were known as Lu and Cec.

Ralph: Johnny’s younger brother

Frank: Johnny’s older brother

Bobby: Johnny’s youngest brother

Babe: Johnny’s ‘baby’ sister

Sis: Johnny’s older sister

Dode: Johnny’s oldest brother

Mary: Dode’s wife

Dora: Ralph’s wife

DeeDee, or “Dedi”: Mark’s niece, daughter of her sister Irene