Enid Cloyed

May 31, 2002

Dearest Daniel~

Per your advice, I managed to hold my own in Advanced English 10 this year, and have you to thank for that. I was the bothersome girl who asked for advice on how to be a writer. No need for the motivational spiel, it worked already. I have received so much extra credit thanks to you that I should have weighted English classes for the rest of high school. I noticed in none of your books to freshman receive unkind treatment, because you never really distinguish. Well, I just became a sophomore today, and will now be able to torment the unlucky freshman; something I never got to relish in while reading your books. You have been and inspiration, and upon recently visiting New York, and New Jersey, (for the first time ever) I suddenly see the secret appeal you capture in your books. However, I have to ask, what gave you the inspiration for Beanbender’s Beer Garden in Lower North Aufzoo St? it is so subtly delightful, and is my favorite mental image. I have you to thank for everything. It is your own fault this is so long, you gave me the will to write.

Eternally Grateful (and jabbering…)

Enid Cloyed

There were beer gardens like that in leafy and quiet Chicago neighborhoods. I expect they are townhouses and condos now.