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A story, which I shall tell in 12 installments over the next 12 days:
Post post-edit edit: Accelerating, per Jackie's taste. Always honor the dear lady!
Post-edit: I see that Dub-Dub, who inevitably will race past my number of posts very soon, will not allow me to widen my current paper-thin margin! ROFL!
Dec 25 My dearest darling Edward,
What a wonderful surprise has just greeted me! That sweet partridge, in that lovely little pear-tree; what an enchanting, romantic, poetic present! Bless you, and thank you.
Your deeply loving
Emily
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Dec 25th
Dearest Emily,
So happy to hear you like the fowl and its be-peared perch. I forgot to buy the cuttlebone and seed. The partridge will not eat any of the pears, so I suggest you bustle on down to the pet store and pick up some provisions for it. It wouldn't be a bad idea to have its wings clipped. And remember to leave no open flames burning when the bird is cruising about.
My heart's light!
Edward
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You two, I hate to rain on your-all's parade, but it wouldn't surprise me if you get some flack for this thread, especially when someone has had to wait...and wait...and wait for the screen to open. I have heard from several people who start, then give up in frustration or for sheer lack of time, any more. Just my 2 cents'.
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Is that how you say it in Kaintuck, Jackie?
That notwithstanding, if this thread is going where I think it is it's absolutely hilarious.
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I vote for this duet to continue.
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Dec 26
Beloved Edward,
The two turtle-doves arrived this morning, and are cooing away in the pear-tree as I write. I'm so touched and grateful!
With undying love, as always,
Emily Dear Jackie:
harrumph! 
With undying love, as always,
Emily
btw: emily's letters are not new here for the first time; Edward's, insofar as I am aware, are.
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December 26th
Dearest Emily,
Please, darling, take the turtledoves out of the pear tree immediately! The she-dove is insanely jealous of the he-dove, and he is a rake! He will drive her mad cooing at the partridge. Sorry I forgot the turtledove cage. Be a love and return to the pet store for a cage. But no mirrors! The he-dove will flirt with his own image!
Oh, I am so merry that you are merry!
Your well-feathered love bird,
Edward
Oh, Emily, do tell...is this Jackie cute?
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Dec 27
My darling Edward,
You do think of the most original presents! Who ever thought of sending anybody three French hens? Do they really come all the way from France? It's a pity we have no chicken coops, but I expect we'll find some. Anyway, thank you so much; they're lovely.
Your devoted Emily
PS: VERY, the dear.
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December 27th
Dearest Emily,
Why do you think I included the little hammer and package of boards and nails? You'll have to go down to the feed and grain store for some grit for their sweet French gizzards.
Happy hammering, ma petite allouette!
Merrier,
Edward
Does this Jacqueline have, too, a penchant for poultry?
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Does this Jacqueline have, too, a penchant for poultry?Okay, I'm fried! Yes, Faldage, if we are speaking of something that belongs to more than one person, we say your-all's. As in, "Your-all's house looks nice, this season". If their house is still plain, we say, "Are you-all putting up any decorations this year?" (not possessive, you see).
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