Page 13 of Authentically, Izzy
Subject: What is wrong with you?
Izzy,
You did not act like yourself at the library fundraiser. I appreciate your special attention to me and Patrick (the cushion on my chairwas a nice touch), although I can’t help but think something is very wrong. I could tell you were trying hard to be talkative, even to Steve, but your heart wasn’t in it. Was the turnout for the fundraiser not what you’d expected? Mother said it was the largest the library had in its history, which is in no small part due to you. You have so many wonderful talents that go unseen.
Are you in love? Are you a sulky sort of in-love person? It doesn’t become you at all. Your smile takes on some sort of dangerous tenseness like a mad dog. Patrick did not seem to notice, but I did.
And I’m still not sure who you were talking about when you mentioned my friend Brodie? I have no friends named Brodie. Patrick has one named Bradley, if you’ll remember. I tried to set him up with you two months ago, but you had an aversion to his cologne and his propensity for wearing waders.
Are you having second thoughts about him? I must say I prefer Steve to Bradley.
Love,
Josephine
PS: If you continue to look pale, I’m going to be forced to come visit you and personally make sure you’re eating.
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Heart-to-Heart
Date: March1
I saw your profile picture on Heart-to-Heart. You are so cool. I’ve never seen anyone look so much like a real movie character before. You are awesome. I’d love to chat with you.
Marcus
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Heart-to-Heart
Date: March1
Marcus,
I think you may be too young for this web community.
Izzy
From: Luke Edgewood
To: Izzy Edgewood
Date: March1
Subject: Re: Josie at work
Izzy,
What does Keats have to do with anything? This “friend” of yours would allow a dead writer to dictate her future? I think your friend is made of stronger and wiser stuff than that. If I recall correctly, kindred spirits are worth knowing.
Luke
From: Penelope Edgewood
To: Izzy Edgewood
Date: March2
