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51 And to tell you I'm sorry about so many things. 52 I'm sorry I didn 't take better care of you... 53 ...so you never spent a minute being cold or scared or sick. '' 54 ''I'm sorry I didn't try harder to find the words. . . 55 . . .to tell you what I was feeling. 56 I'm sorry I never fixed the screen door. 57 I fixed it now. 58 I'm sorry I ever fought with you. 59 I'm sorry I didn't apologize more. 60 I was too proud. 61 I'm sorry I didn't bring you more compliments. . . 62 . . .on everything you wore and every way you fixed your hair. 63 I'm sorry I didn't hold on to you with so much strength. . . 64 . . .that even God couldn't pull you away. '' 65 Signed, ''All my love, G. '' 66 That is so sad. 67 It's not that. It's just. . . 68 . . .so honest. 69 This could be hundreds of years old. 70 It's typed, Alva. 71 Pretty good. 72 Meaning you wish you'd written it. 73 I'd have e-mailed her. 74 Anyway, I know what you wish. 75 You wish it had been addressed ''Dear Theresa. '' 76 Come on now, Charlie. . . 77 . . .any girl would want to be loved like that. 78 To be somebody's ''true north''? 79 Are you kidding? 80 Lonely women, particularly? 81 Is that how you see me? 82 Did you talk to anybody on your trip? Tell any jokes? 83 I had a good time. 84 Really? 85 Came back a day early. 86 I happen to like my job. 87 You're in denial. You should be writing. 88 You better hope I stick to research. 89 I don't think you can do your column without me. 90 Ever notice that most people here refer to me as Mr. Toschi, out of respect? 91 I knew you before your teeth were capped. 92 I knew you when your step was swift and your heart was high. 93 Al Giddons, ''Lakefront Winter. '' Harcourt-Brace, 1 948. 94 Thought I made that up. 95 Hey, Jase! How are you? 96 Hi, Lina. 97 No, sorry. 98 I just was expecting him to call. 99 No, I'm not worried. I just miss him. 100 I know. |
