Dear Katie,
I have traveled the seven seas since we last connected. The whispy wind and the crackle of the fire is nothing compared to the faith you once ignited in my heart. I hope you enjoyed the saltwater taffy that I sent, it cost me three pence and it was worth every penny. While my heart yearns for our love to reunite, I understand your Father wouldn't want me, a dirty sailor to be with someone like you, so clean and kept. Before we part ways for good, I want to take you out to one last waltz where for one night we can pretend that a sailor and a duke's daughter could be together. Sleep tight and don't let the polio bite.