daddy long legs

Chapter 80

Dear Daddy Long Legs:
I want to know, where are you?
I never know where in the world you are, but I hope you'd better stay out of New York in this scorching heat.I hope you miss me on the top of the mountain (not in Switzerland, but closer) watching the snow.Please miss me, I'm lonely and I hope someone misses me.Oh, uncle, if only we knew each other!In this way, when we are in pain, we can comfort each other.

I don't want to stay in Rock Willow any longer, I really want a change of scenery.Next winter, Sally will go to Boston to do social work.It might be nice for me to go with her, don't you think?We could share a small apartment, have each other's company, and when she worked, I wrote.There was no one else in Rockwillow but the Samples, Carrie, and Amasa, and the night was long.I can imagine that you will not agree with me.I can even imagine a letter from your secretary:

To Miss Jerusha Albert

Dear Madam, Mr. Smith wishes you to remain in Rock Willow.

Sincerely, Elmore H. Glitz

I hate your secretary very much.And I'm sure everyone named Elmore H. Glizzard is annoying.But to be honest, Uncle, I'd love to go to Boston.I can't stay any longer.Otherwise, I might just jump down into the cellar out of boredom.

God!so hot!The grass is withered, the streams are dry, and the roads are full of dust.It hasn't rained for weeks.

From this letter it appears that I have rabies.Actually no, I just long for the warmth of home.

Goodbye, dearest uncle.

hope to meet you judy
8/27

(End of this chapter)