Page 55 of Authentically, Izzy
Subject: Kissing talk
I want to be in a Brodie discussion. If he’s going to sweep you away, I should at least get in on a discussion or two. He is not allowed to engage in any feet-sweeping without my approval, Izzy.
And I’m very happy you had a nice dinner with Eli. (Oh dear, your romantic life is becoming even more complicated than mine. Mean leading-man has suddenly become interested in Flower Girl #1 and I’m not sure why. I think it’s because he heard how much my roommates enjoyed my cookingandI can waltz. For some reason he’s attracted to waltzing.)
Eli must be terribly romantic if he wants to write romance books. What if he writes about you as his muse? Oh! I’ve always dreamed of being someone’s muse. It sounds exotic... and possibly life-threatening.
Penelope
PS: In reference to kissing: Though my experience is limited in regards to this topic, I think the most important thing about a kiss is that you mean it. If you’re not ready to mean it, then you’re probably not ready to kiss. Did I get that thought from a classic movie? It sounds very classic, doesn’t it?
PPS: I didn’t include Luke on this email because he doesn’t like kissing talk. Or classic movies.
From: Izzy Edgewood
To: Penelope Edgewood
Date: March31
Subject: Re: Kissing talk
Penelope,
I know your letter meant to help me, but... the idea of being someone’s muse makes me feel... exposed. I can only envision Renaissance painters for some reason.
And there has been no talk whatsoever of feet sweeping. At all.
I love you anyway.
Izzy
PS: But I do like your thoughts about kissing. Even though I don’t like your thoughts about kissing. You’ll understand some day.
Text from Luke to Izzy:I don’t think Clark Gable knows how to enter a church. Few people “saunter” down the center aisle to the second row when they’re thirty minutes late to the service.
Izzy:He must have gotten the times mixed up. He doesn’t appear to be one of those people who live by the rules of time, but there was certainly nothing wrong with his swagger.
Luke:I just got sick. Is it possible to use the word “sanctuary” to be protected from gross talk? Especially about a church service. Seems appropriate.
From: Josephine Martin
To: Izzy Edgewood
Date: April1
Subject: Suits and swooning
Izzy!
Clark Gable looks excellent in a suit, doesn’t he? I don’t think half of the women in the church heard one word of the sermon from the time he made his way to your side on the second row. You’re the envy of the entire single-women’s section. Ah, I remember those days.
And I must say you made a fine showing in my old brown wrap dress. Much more stylish than what you usually wear, but I’d recommend a scarf with it the next time. You really need to wear more color. Beside Eli, you were like a wilted daisy next to a gallant ranunculus.
Josephine
PS: Next Sunday you should wear the little blue floral dress I sent. It would brighten up your pale face. I’m sure Eli would appreciate it.
From: Izzy Edgewood
