New York, November 17th, 1997

Dear Miss N@fly :

Although I have been in your society but once the impression you have made upon me is so deep and powerful that I cannot forbear writing to you, in defiance of all rules of etiquette. Affection is sometimes of slow growth but sometimes it springs up in a moment. In half an hour after I was introduced to you my heart was no longer my own, I have not the assurance to suppose that I have been fortunate enough to create any interest in yours ; but will you allow me to cultivate your acquaintance in the hope or being able to win your regard in the course of time ? Petitioning for a few lines in reply.

I remain, dear N@fly,

Yours devotedly,