Victorian Love Letter from my Grandmother to my Grandfather

The following is a transcript of a letter written by my Grandmother Mary to my Grandfather Albert just after he had asked for her hand in marriage. Unfortunately her father was not home so the two had to wait on their engagement. A series of letters were exchanged between them while Albert was in Texas (or in route to Texas) and Mary who resided in Mexico City at home with her parents. Mary was 19-20 years old and Albert was 30 years old.
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Mexico, August 19, 1915

Dear Albert:
Your letter of Aug. 16th received today, gave me much pleasure as it proved that you had arrived at Veracruz alright.
Just imagine, that was my first love letter and this is my first answer to one; let us see if I do not make a bungle of things!
Remember senor that I gave you only my fingers as yet, because Papa must be the one to give you my hand. We have heard nothing from poor old Papa yet, just think how sad we feel here again.
Did you meet Mr. Wuerpel in Veracruz? He left here on Tuesday morning.
By the time this reaches you, you will probably be with your family and must feel as if you had reached the Land of Promise overflowing with milk and honey.
This is a very uninteresting letter but I am sure you will pardon the want of experience of little Mary.
Mother sends regards, Maggie and Polly too, but Polly says that distance will not save you from the effects of her.
My classes are getting along very well, it is a pleasure to have some work to do during these long and dreary days. We have been walking round the Alameda after supper the last few nights as mother feels lonely and the exercise makes her sleep well.
At this moment Mother was told by a person who came from Toluca that Father is well and at work. The Acosta family have returned except Adelaida and Joaquin. Adelaida is very delicate, she has malaria, the family found a bare house, the lady is very sad, they may move from indignation at the “calabazas” you gave her.
I must stop now; may good luck attend you and God protect you, is the wish and prayer of
Mary