“I don't have to point out, I'm sure, that letters received should be answered within a reasonable time- say a month; but there is such a thing as answering too promptly and writing too long a letter. It makes answering a burden to your correspondent, who will feel obligated to do at least as well as you have done, and will soon be heartily sick of the whole thing.”
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Louise Dickinson Rich was an American author renowned for her children's literature. Born on June 14, 1903, she spent her life in Maine, drawing inspiration from the rural landscape and the lives of children. Rich's writing often revolved around themes of family, friendship, and the natural world. She passed away on April 9, 1991. more
“If you notice a dancing light on the water, that’s me. The light kisses your eyes,”
“There’s so much love sent through the mail.”