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LETTER TO SAINT PETER, by                    
First Line: Most reverend saint: / I have been told you
Last Line: Sheila's mother.
Alternate Author Name(s): Doyle, Marion Stauffer
Subject(s): Letters


Most Reverend Saint:
I have been told you keep the gates of Heaven (If I am being overbold, I
pray to be forgiven.) -- And knowing well how busy you must be, I shall be
brief. (My hand's unsteady as an aspen leaf.)
When Sheila comes -- (You'll know her by her smile, her dusky hair touched
with the bloom one finds on purple plums.) -- Her gay "Hello!" may take you
unaware; but I assure she means no disrespect:: Sixteen, you know, can seldom
recollect the rules of tongue. Sixteen's so young! And if her halo tilts a
bit, worn at a seemingly frivolous angle, please keep in mind, she is not used
to it, that time will set the shining bangle more sedately on her hair, and give
her dignity to wear.
For your compassion, Sainted Brother, the gratitude of
Sheila's mother.





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