Ben,

I wish life could be simple sometimes. It rarely seems to be the case, and marriage always seems even less so. It's always helped to know that I'm not alone in feeling that. Sort through it all, and then let me know if and when you'd like to see Elliott again. I'm starting to see a little bit of you in him, especially in the face. I've always thought it fortunate that he inherited my fair hair—it makes all the other features easier to excuse. I just thought you'd like to know.

Dionisia

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