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To: John Trent
From: Nadine Wilcock
Subject: Mel
Dear John,
When I suggested that you do something to get Mel back, I didn't exactly mean get your
grandmother to write to her. In fact, I don't think that was such a hot idea at all. I think
it had sort of the opposite effect that you were looking for. When I suggested that you do
something to get Mel back, I was thinking of something more along the lines of, oh, I don't
know, stringing a massive sign out the windows of the building opposite ours with the words,
"Marry me, Mel" on it. Or something along those lines.
However, you chose to take a more passive approach...and often, that can work just as
well. I congratulate you for trying, I really do. A lesser man might have given up by
now. Mel has a stubborn streak a mile wide, and takes the saying "once burned, twice shy"
to shiny new heights. But I think you ought to know that now Mel is convinced that your family is
filled with women who will do anything you tell them to, because they are afraid that otherwise,
you will put them in a home. Just thought you might be interested.
Nadine
To: Genevieve Randolph Trent
From: John Trent
Subject: What is wrong with
you? Did you write to Mel? What did you say to her? Whatever it was, it didn't work.
She's madder at me than ever, according to her friend. Look, Mim, I do not need your help,
all right? Kindly stay out of my love life--or lack thereof. And that goes for Stacy, too,
in case the two of you are in cahoots, which I am beginning to suspect. I mean it, Mim.
John
To: Stacy Trent