Letters from A.R.E., Second of Seven, 17 February 18--

My dear, please excuse me once more while I plea for your compassion.  I have found myself in the most troublesome conditions of which I could not do justice with a mere description à mote.  It does not--and has never--escaped my notice of an attachment that I am sure would only complicate our present situation; however, I dare say that your feelings have not proved themselves false.  On my behalf, I have never doubted my own sincerity; I only wish for you to measure my ma'at with your own heart.  I will await your reply with stifled breath. --A.R.E.