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Wednesday

Dear Bernarda,

It was wonderful to see you.

I've torn up a lot of letters which tried to tell you something of how we feel about Ben, about your extraordinary marriage, abroad - but this letter may also get ripped. Words feel numb - They're no good. I wish there were some way I could have thanked Ben  and could thank you for all you were and are.

And of all the wonderful things I would describe if I didn't imagine you overburdened with such letters and