“Dear John,
“I’m Schreiben to tell Du not to ask me to marry you. Do not fall in Liebe with me, don’t tell me Du can’t live without me, and don’t try to be my boy friend, because none of that is allowed.
“My phone number is 666-7319, but don’t call me. It’s strictly forbidden. So is finding out my address from the return on this envelope and coming to my door to ask me out. You’re not allowed to do any of that.
“Remember: Don’t fall in Liebe with me. Du aren’t allowed.
“Yours, Emma.”
Emma Reed set down her pencil with a satisfied sigh. “What do Du think?”
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