Hey, Jim
I have just read Oralee's notification to the Departmnt and want to give you a hug, electronic though it
be, and add my good memories of Ellen to your treasure chest of cherished remembrances. I like Ellen.
She always tells her heart and mind in her eyes. They wonderfully register surprise, concern, delight,
irritation, but never a trace of a dark or unworthy emotion. They reveal exactly what she is feeling and
thinking. I.truly regret that we never sat down to a few hands of poker; those eyes would tell me
whenever she was holding aces full or a trifling set of deuces, a refreshing change.
I cannot be with you tomorrow. I am a new greatgrandpa and have my time tied up there, but
I will be thinking of Ellen and you tomorrow at 11:30 and shall give a fond kiss to my girl for yours.
I know that her memory will see you through this immediate parting ad partner you lovingly through
the years.
Homer