My Darling Rosa!
From the first moment I set eyes upon you that fateful evening at the Vegelbuds', my heart has only beaten for you. I can't eat or sleep, my master threatens to terminate my apprenticeship - and I don't even know if you remember me! Albert Vegelbud introduced us near the roasted capon table - I happened to be eating one when I saw you, it stuck in my throat and I started to choke - and you laughed, oh, how sweetly, how brightly you laughed! That marvelous sound still fills my ears to this day and I live in the hope that I will be given a chance to hear it once more. I beg you, meet with me, even if just for a moment, just for a second. I will wait by the well in Gildorf every day at dusk. If you care for the life of a poor lad fallen hopelessly in love with you, take pity and come - do not torture me with eternal waiting.
Your truly devoted admirer,
Ghilbert Blith