It's 1876. You've been gone traveling for ages now; I haven't seen you since last fall. the last good time. "Fall is the sweetest season." "Why is that?" "Because even though everything is dying, it's making way for new life." I still get your letters. I still have your painting sitting on the mantle of the fireplace. When I'm sitting by the light, reading or knitting before I retire for the night, I'll read them and look at your face in memory.