MOLLY'S FRIEND

Dear Beverly,

Your owl is very beautiful! I was never as talented as an artist. I liked singing and playing the piano, but I wasn’t very good at those either. My friend Molly was a wonderful singer, and she was very pretty too. I always felt like second best when she was around. I met a guy named Rob. I thought he was very handsome, but he told me I was too dreary for him. Then he became Molly’s boyfriend. Can you imagine that? Don’t ever let a boy say something rude like that to you. Anyway, it’s great that you found something you are gifted in. I hope you work hard and become a better painter. You should read some books and look at great works of art for inspiration. Have you been to any museums? Some paintings are very big, and seeing them in person is much better than looking at a photograph. You should go see some Rembrandt paintings. I’ll buy some good books for you and mail them to your house. By the way, I don’t think I will sell your painting, not even for a million dollars! It’s too beautiful to give to anyone else!

Love,

Aunt Martha