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the sweet circlet of friends & loved ones closely
clustered in my heart, there is not a brighter
gem than your own dear self : to none
can I ever resign your place; for no one in
all the world can I ever feel the same sacred
love that my heart cherishes for you : Now
Bettie darling, you will not think so un-
justly of your little pet again, will you?
write me a long, sweet letter very soon, & tell
me that, though I may never see, in this
world, the face that of all others I most wish
to see; may never be clasped in the arms
that I long most to feel around me; may
never receive the kisses that I would so high-
ly prize & may never hear the sweet pet
names that my heart yearns for from day
to day; you do love me & will not let any one
steal my place in your heart : I think you
would be much amused, if you could see me
glancing over each of your missives, in eager
search for the pet names they contain: so
impatient for a sight of them, that I can-
not wait to carefully peruse the letter &