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Dear Susan,

I'm writing to confirm that you received the package I sent you.  I'd like you to know that it was extremely unwieldy (which you should have discovered by now) and required much of my time and patience.  I hope it was to your liking; I debated about the colour for a considerable time, not sure which you would prefer.  I hope you find it satisfactory.  Don't mind too much about the postal fees; the woman at the post office was very understanding when I told her what it was.  Please forgive me for not sending it in time for your birthday—I can only assume you didn't receive it in time (though I'd hoped you might) since I've had no word from you.  If it is too late for your birthday, think of it as a gift just because—believe I was feeling generous, if you like.  It's true—I was.  Am, I should say.  Really, you've taken so much of my time, Susan, that I wonder at my taking any more to send such a cumbersome package. I wonder at my not hearing from you, Susan.  Is everything all right?  Because if it isn't, you know I'll be there in a heartbeat.  It wouldn't be the first time.  I know you were angry at me for finding you before, but really it was for the best.  You don't have to accept that yet, but I know you will.  Don't hesitate to let me know if you need anything—anything at all, within reason or not.  Why should it be within reason?  Even if it might take up my valuable time—don't worry about that, Susan.  I'll continue sacrificing for you.  I have been for the past eight years; why stop now?  Social networks, a career, a home—all left behind for you, Susan, and you can't even spare a moment to dash off a line or two, or ring me, to let me know if you've received a package?  Which I so thoughtfully picked out and wrapped exactly to your liking?  You were always so particular, Susan, so terribly difficult to please, always refusing considerate gestures and other attentions… But enough of that.  A bit of courtesy is all I'm asking.  Oh, and don't bother about how I got your address.  You don't need to make me chase you to reassure yourself that I'll always be there for you, even if it is a bit of a bother for me.  And you know where to find me.  Do let me know if the package is satisfactory.  If not, I can return it for another.

                  Sincerely,
                         Yours, etc. etc.

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Dear Susan,

I'm writing to confirm that you received the package I sent you.  I'd like you to know that it was extremely unwieldy (which you should have discovered by now) and required much of my time and patience.  I hope it was to your liking; I debated about the colour for a considerable time, not sure which you would prefer.  I hope you find it satisfactory.  Don't mind too much about the postal fees; the woman at the post office was very understanding when I told her what it was.  Please forgive me for not sending it in time for your birthday—I can only assume you didn't receive it in time (though I'd hoped you might) since I've had no word from you.  If it is too late for your birthday, think of it as a gift just because—believe I was feeling generous, if you like.  It's true—I was.  Am, I should say.  Really, you've taken so much of my time, Susan, that I wonder at my taking any more to send such a cumbersome package. I wonder at my not hearing from you, Susan.  Is everything all right?  Because if it isn't, you know I'll be there in a heartbeat.  It wouldn't be the first time.  I know you were angry at me for finding you before, but really it was for the best.  You don't have to accept that yet, but I know you will.  Don't hesitate to let me know if you need anything—anything at all, within reason or not.  Why should it be within reason?  Even if it might take up my valuable time—don't worry about that, Susan.  I'll continue sacrificing for you.  I have been for the past eight years; why stop now?  Social networks, a career, a home—all left behind for you, Susan, and you can't even spare a moment to dash off a line or two, or ring me, to let me know if you've received a package?  Which I so thoughtfully picked out and wrapped exactly to your liking?  You were always so particular, Susan, so terribly difficult to please, always refusing considerate gestures and other attentions… But enough of that.  A bit of courtesy is all I'm asking.  Oh, and don't bother about how I got your address.  You don't need to make me chase you to reassure yourself that I'll always be there for you, even if it is a bit of a bother for me.  And you know where to find me.  Do let me know if the package is satisfactory.  If not, I can return it for another.

                  Sincerely,
                         Yours, etc. etc.