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I'm writing you this today from a very great distance. Everything here is fine. I'm hoping everything there is fine with you. I'm hoping you still miss me as much as you once did. I know that I miss you as much as ever. I'm also hoping this reaches you as soon as possible. 

Something happened today which you might find amusing. I know I found it amusing at the time. A dog came into the hotel and ran around the lobby. Nobody know what to do. Everyone was in a stew. 

Here's hoping this finds you in good health.

All my love,
Larry
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All the best,
Stuart
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Warm regards,
Mel
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Yours,
Nat
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With fond wishes,
Randy
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Sincerely,
Mathew
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Cordially,
Josh
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Your loving husband,
Stanley
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Your oldest son,
Tom
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Your faithful servant,
Daniel Eric
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Respectfully,
Mitchell Lewis Scott
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Yours as always,
Rebecca
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Lovingly,
Andrew
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With all my heart,
Jacob
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Forever,
Lucille

--from Tongues; Sam Shepard (1978)