26 November 2001
To: Cary Robards
From: Astoria Greengrass
Dear Cary,
Thank you for inviting me to the Blue Moon Ball, but regretfully I must decline. In fact I think it would be for the best if we stopped seeing each other.
I’ve enjoyed getting to know you better and I hope to remain
Your friend,
Astoria Greengrass
Dear Astoria,
If we do ever get married, I’m framing that letter and giving it to you as a wedding present. Honestly I think I’d get married just so I could do that.
Well that’s a bummer. Not sure we could be friends though. It generally doesn’t work that way. You’d have to give me some time.
—Cary
Cary,
A bummer?
I understand. I’ll hope to see you around. I I really would like to be friends, eventually.
Sincerely,
Astoria