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Transcription
"January 2
stuck between wind and waves.
I have read to be told,
25 p.m.
It's not at all the best of days. I had hoped
and also you'll find me a map, according to
the weatherman, and it was hard
as we both wish with the 9-1-1 call
that turned out of doors.
I'm so hard on myself for being such a
crazy person. I'd like to think that my
way of behaving is just me. But I know
it's wrong, and I don't want to be.
My name is Betty. I am a single girl. I live
in New York City. My mother died 2 years
ago. I have a brother who lives in
california with his wife (and son). He sends me
letters all the time, and I get them
back every day.
I'll tell you about my life. It was once
a good story of a girl named Jane Doe.
She had a beautiful smile, long hair,
blue eyes, perfect teeth, and a heart full
of love. She lived in New York City with her
parents. They were very happy together.
But one day everything changed when she met
a boy named John Smith. He was handsome,
tall, charming, and kind. Jane fell instantly
in love with him. Her parents disapproved
at first but eventually they gave their
blessing to the relationship. Soon after
that they got married and had a baby girl.
Their life seemed perfect until tragedy struck
when John died suddenly from an illness
leaving Jane alone to raise their daughter
by herself. She never forgot him, loved her
dear son greatly though she missed
him terribly. And all through the years,
she would look at old photos of John and
smile sadly remembering those happy times
they shared together before he passed away.