Dear _____-

After long and fruitless waiting, I have determined to write to you myself. Our ill fated and most lamentable friendship has ended in ruin and public infamy for me, but the memory of our ancient affection is often with me, and the thought that loathing, bitterness and contempt should ever take that place in my heart once held by love is very sad to me: and you.

[submitted 12/26/02]