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Marina stood there with long faces, waiting for her. She looked at them and knew immediately that something was wrong. Marina held out a small envelope. It had Louise’s name on it in Alexander’s handwriting. She opened it and began to read. My Dearest Louise, I always knew this day would come, and I dreaded it. I have tried to put it out of my mind all summer so that I might enjoy the time we had together. But what I felt I could not say then, I feel I now must, as I know this is goodbye, and realize our lives will likely never cross again. The man whom you do marry will be the luckiest man in the world. I will always count you as my dearest friend, and I will always love you. I know you will make a wonderful queen. All my love, Alexander She looked up at Marina and Elizabeth, tears flowing down her face. She was too late. Alexander had already left for military training. 110