(Credit: Three Coins in the Fountain, Jean Negulesco, 1954)
My dearest [Erased],
How have you been since our last meeting?
I have had a bit of a cold, but I assure you that I regret nothing. In fact, it would bring me great pleasure to see you under similar circumstances in the future.
I heard they fished a jacket out of the fountain. It is probably yours, but I think it would be best if you do not claim it. The buttons are ruined anyway. I recommend that you find one with larger buttonholes, to make it easier to disrobe in the future.
Speaking of the future, will you meet me on the little stone bridge on Wednesday evening at eleven o’clock?
I will bring your cane.
– Your Mermaid
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