Dearest Sherah,My apologies for not writing sooner. And what's more, please forgive me again for Adah got her hands on your letter and ripped it apart before I can read it. She has been rather fussy of late. Between that and Mr. and Mrs. Hertz constantly wishing to speak to me, I have had little time to write.

They miss their son, as do I. I'm sure you understand. I suppose my courtship has been hard for them to bare. Martin had mentioned recently that he sent word to the girls of our courtship. Are they well, sister? I do hope they are. Please, put in a good word for me?

Your Loving Sister,
Naomi