> My Dear Husband
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> I am sending you this letter via this BBS communications thing, so that
> you will be sure to read it. Please forgive the deception, but I
> thought you should know what has been going on at home since your
> computer entered our lives TWO YEARS AGO. The children are doing
> well. Tommy is seven now and is a bright, handsome boy. He has
> developed quite an interest in the arts. He drew a family portrait for a
> school project, all the figures were good, and the back of your head is
> very realistic. You should be very proud of him.
>
> Little Jennifer turned three in September. She looks a lot like you did
> at that age. She is an attractive child and quite smart. She still
> remembers that you spent the whole afternoon with us on her birthday.
> What a grand day for Jenny, despite the fact that it was stormy and
> the electricity was out.
>
> I am doing well. I went blonde about a year ago, and discovered that it
> really is more fun! George, I mean, Mr. Wilson the department head,
> has uh, taken an interest in my career and has become a good friend to
> us all.
>
> I discovered that the household chores are much easier since I realized
> that you didn't mind being vacuumed but that feather dusting made you
> sneeze. The house is in good shape. I had the living room painted last
> spring; I'm sure you noticed it. I made sure that the painters cut
> holes in the drop sheet so you wouldn't be disturbed.
>
> Well, my dear, I must be going. Uncle George, uh, Mr. Wilson, I mean,
> is taking us all on a ski trip and there is packing to do. I have hired
> a housekeeper to take care of things while we are away, she'll keep
> things in order, fill your coffee cup and bring your meals to your desk,
> just the way you like it. I hope you and the computer will have a
> lovely time while we are gone. Tommy, Jenny and I will think of you
> often. Try to remember us while your disks are booting.
>
> Love,
> Your Wife