Wednesday, February 22, 2012

A Surprise Gift


Hello, this is Marie-Grace. I had a surprise yesterday - something came for me in the mail! This was startling to me, because I don't know who would be sending me something. Most of the people I know live here. I did receive a package, though, wrapped in plain brown paper and with no return address, but with a New Orleans postmark.

Who do I know in New Orleans? Cécile and I are old enough that the people from "our time" have died, and many of those we've met along the way have also aged and died, or have moved on. I actually can't think of anyone back in our former home who might send me a gift.

I opened it, and I was even more puzzled. On the top was a hat. It's white felt, with a pink ribbon - I like it and it'll look nice with my pink dress - but why would someone mail me a hat?

I dug further into the box, and found two more things. One of them was a pretty white and pink floral fan that will match my dress and hat. Again, I like the fan (although I don't know how often I'll have a need to fan myself here in Northern Canada,) but I didn't understand why I'd received it. I started to think maybe it was just random. A lot of people have pink dresses, so maybe it was just a coincidence that it matched. Maybe I was selected by chance to receive a gift.

Then I found the final item in the box, and I realized it wasn't random at all. The last thing was a necklace... my necklace! I lost it back in New Orleans more than a hundred and fifty years ago, and I thought I'd never see it again. I'm happy to have it back.

I must admit, though, I'm a little taken aback, too. Who would send this to me? How do they know where I live now? Why did they send it? And... do they know why I'm still alive after all this time? It's nice to get a gift, but I admit I'm a little concerned where it will lead.

Love,
Marie-Grace

12 comments:

  1. Very interesting, who in the world could have had your stuff or found it and knew where to send it. that would be worrying to us too. Cannot wait to see if you ever find out, that would drive me insane.

    Hugs,
    Taryn

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  2. Marie-Grace says:

    Hello, Taryn. I admit, I've been wondering about this all day. I asked Cécile if she had any thoughts, but she has no more idea than I do who the mysterious sender might be.

    I hope I'll find out someday! Perhaps it's someone who wants to be a friend to us?

    Love,
    Marie-Grace

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  3. Wow! I'm glad you got your necklace back, but I wonder who it's from?!

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  4. Marie-Grace says:

    Thank you, Katia! I'm glad, too.

    I'm less worried about it than I was before. Cécile pointed out that although it's mysterious, it was actually a nice gesture, so there's no reason to assume bad motives. (Cécile is much less prone to worrying than I am.) I think she's right.

    Now I'm feeling less nervous, and more curious! I want to get to the bottom of this mystery! I just am not quite sure how...

    Love,
    Marie-Grace

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  5. That's exciting! Now you can be a detective and try to figure it out!

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  6. Marie-Grace says:

    Hello, Piper!

    I like the idea of being a detective!

    Love,
    Marie-Grace

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  7. Wow, that's so mysterious! Have you found any other clues yet? I just love solving mysteries. Good luck!

    Love, Reese <3

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  8. Marie-Grace says:

    Hello, Reese!

    So far, no more clues. I hope whoever it is will get in touch again in the future! That might help us figure it out.

    Love,
    Marie-Grace

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  9. Marie-Grace,
    That is so wonderful you got your necklace back, but unless time travel has been invented, I think you have a secret admirerer. I am the guardian to Samantha and her three"modern" sisters. Samantha sometimes feels left out, so I periodically send her things that would mean a lot to her and to show her she's special. I never sign them and she thinks she has a secret admirerer. Shhh don't tell her. Maybe you ought to ask Blakeney for a CSI detective kit with fingerprint powder, just in case you get another package!
    Take care,
    Nemom

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  10. Marie-Grace says:

    Hello, Nemom!

    I think what you do for Samantha is very sweet. She's a very lucky girl, living with you. :-)

    I promise not to tell her the secret. I wouldn't want to ruin it for her.

    It would be exciting to have a secret admirer! I'd rather have a friendly admirer than a romantic admirer... a secret friend would be lot of fun.

    Thank you for the suggestion! I asked Blakeney for a "CSI kit" to take fingerprints. She replied the way she replies to most of our crazy schemes:

    "Sure. Fine. Whatever." ;-)

    Love,
    Marie-Grace

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  11. Interesting! But I bet it's awesome to have your necklace back. I hope you're able to figure out who sent the stuff.

    I haven't been on here much lately. I hope you guys are all doing well!

    Emily

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  12. Marie-Grace says:

    Hello, Emily! It's good to see you. We've missed you! I hope things are going well for your family.

    Having my necklace back has been very nice.

    Love,
    Marie-Grace

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