Hello Darlings,
My name is Scarlet O' Hara and I live in the deep South on my Father's
beloved plantation, Tara. I heard the most dreadful news today from the
Tarleton twins. They are terribly fond of me and we were all sitting on
my porch, they in their sleek riding boots, red hair glinting in the
hot sun and I in my new green dress, when they said they'd tell me a
secret. I was eager to hear it, but now I almost wish I'd never asked.
Ashley Wilkes is to marry his cousin, Melanie Hamilton.
Ashley? Married? No, this simply cannot be. He loves me. He must love
me! Tomorrow the Wilkes are holding a barbeque and it is then that I
will catch him alone and tell him that I love him. Of course, he will
admit to sharing my feelings. He just cannot choose Melanie over me.
If you ask nicely, maybe I'll tell you how the party goes. By then, I shall be the new Mrs. Wilkes.
Love,
Scarlet
p.s. Would anybody like to attend a ball at the Tarleton's with me next week?
Here are some portraits of me. I was awfully impatient while sitting for them, but they turned out well.
I have the smallest waist in 3 counties! A mere 17 inches.
My new bonnet
The Tarleton twins and me on the porch.