[It comes on fine ivory paper, written in smooth dark ink by an elegant hand. There is no return address, nor or any indication whence it came, only a wax seal impressed with a serpent biting its own tail.]
Derrica,
I trust you're well—for that is your habit, to be well wherever you are—and that upon reading this you will have forgiven me for leaving, if you have not already done so. Certainly you will be glad to read that I'm enjoying the benefits of good health and gracious company.
You have been unfailingly kind to me, and for that I will be ever grateful.
Please do not tell Matthias I wrote to you. The loss will make him stronger.
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a letter;
Derrica,
I trust you're well—for that is your habit, to be well wherever you are—and that upon reading this you will have forgiven me for leaving, if you have not already done so. Certainly you will be glad to read that I'm enjoying the benefits of good health and gracious company.
You have been unfailingly kind to me, and for that I will be ever grateful.
Please do not tell Matthias I wrote to you. The loss will make him stronger.
With affection,
L