The Letter

         Hidden from view is the name and address of the intended recipient, as well as the return address. 

    Tucked inside could be almost anything.  It might be a map to hidden treasure, or the latest pictures of the grandkids.   Typed and folded into this envelope could be the news that Guido has been found and is alive and doing well.

    It is possible there are important test results in here, but unfortunately the wrong address has been written and this letter will travel much farther and a lot longer than it ever should have.

    There can be both hope as well as disappointment inside.  Maybe it is Scott's wish-list to Santa. 

    The seal that secures the envelope suggests it isn't a business but more personal.  Possibly some attempt to be fancy, or perhaps simply someone not trusting the glue that comes with the envelope.  Then again, it may have come from a time when this type of seal was common.  Placing the first letter of a family name, using fancy scrollwork was a sign of importance or status.   Then again, it could be the letter was just an excuse to play with melting wax.