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Izzy
PS: He went to school in California. I don’t think he lives there now.
PPS: Knit sweaters are very stylish, especially sweater-vests.
PPPS: I’ve researched evergreen mountains that are currently snow-capped with a constant breeze. I think he must live in New Zealand, Scotland, Ireland, Iceland, or Greenland. I’ve narrowed it down to those, unless he really is a hobbit... at which point in time, my dream of fiction blending into reality has finally come true. That would actually make a lot of sense.
Text from Penelope to Izzy and Luke:Gauging someone’s age by movie choices isn’t going to help you, Izzy. Just think of my favorites. People sing in them. And wear pinstripe suits and tap shoes. And have a tendency to croon and say things like “dahling.”
Penelope:Wait, I wonder what that says about me?
Luke:Do you really want me to answer that?
Penelope:Shut up or I’ll find that photo of you as a yodeler.
Luke:Don’t start something you’re not prepared to win.
From: Luke Edgewood
To: Izzy Edgewood, Penelope Edgewood
Date: March7
Subject: Re: Brodie the Mysterious?
Sweater-vests? Why does Mr. Rogers come to mind?
Which probably doesn’t help with the age thing.
Luke
PS: What is it with all the PPSes?
From: Josephine Martin
To: Izzy Edgewood
Date: March8
Subject: Pie
Izzy,
I dropped a pie off at your apartment just now. Thanks for leaving your back door unlocked so I wouldn’t have to resort to edging on tiptoe to slide it through your window. However, I did notice what a disaster your kitchen was! Why on earth would you have a world map sprawled across your table with about fifteen thumbtacks holding it in place in one general area? Are you thinking of traveling? That would be wonderful. I think a change of scenery for you is exactly what you need! And think of all the new people you could meet!! I’m so proud of you for contemplating flying, Izzy. Despite your parents’ unfortunate situation, flying is still one of the safest ways to travel. (Where have I heard that before?)
And are you having someone over for dinner? I noticed your Irish cookbook lying open by the sink. Please say you’ve invited Steve over for dinner. You are a very good cook when you set your mind to it, especially when you’re trying out dishes from other countries.
Josephine
PS: My ultrasound is on the ninth. Then we will know whether to buy pink or blue! Patrick is excited to purchase tiny shoes.
From: Izzy Edgewood
To: Josephine Martin
Date: March8
Subject: Re: Pie
