June the 14th, Venice Dear Father, When you receive this letter, I shall be gone. All you shall have left of me are mere words written upon a page and a memory. I hope it is a fond memory, despite what I have done. And although I very much doubt it, I hope and pray you may understand the reasons that led me to take such drastic measures. I hope and pray that somehow you …showed first 75 words of 470 total…

…showed last 75 words of 470 total…some ducats with me merely to ensure my own survival. I take my mother's ring to remind me of her, but I promise you I shall never let it out of my sight. My mother will always be with me. And, if you wish me good fortune and a happy marriage in your prayers at night, then you shall be with me too. I will listen for your prayers. Forgive me. All my love, Jessica