“Dear John,
“I’m writing to tell you not to ask me to marry you. Do not fall in love with me, don’t tell me you 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 love with me. You aren’t allowed.
“Yours, Emma.”
Emma Reed set down her pencil with a satisfied sigh. “What do you think?”
Her sister...
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