Welcome to the World, Baby Girl!

Gerry’s Surprise

Elmwood Springs, Missouri

1984

Dear Dr. O’Malley,

I have discussed the matter with my brother, Robert, and we both agreed to sell at the price you named. Although it is always hard to give up your family home, we know that our parents would be pleased to know that you and your wife are, as you say, “in love” with it and feel the same way as our family did. I understand this purchase is to be a surprise for your wife on the occasion of your fifth anniversary and I will deal directly with Beverly as per your wishes. I wish you both as many years of happiness as my parents, when they lived there at 5348 1st Avenue North.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Anna Lee Horton

Tucson, Arizona

cc: Robert Smith

Beverly Cartwright