dear mary caroline,

it was lovely working on this table and chairs for your room, and i’m sure they will look pretty with your pale pink walls…vintage-y with just a touch of green, as you requested.  a very reliable source in the teddy-bear community tells me you are quite a distinguished hostess, and invitations to your parties are most coveted.  so, here’s a tiny (though indelicate) hint…they say i make great cucumber sandwiches, and i would be happy to bring some. 

love, mrs. jones