“From a Marion hardware store that sells ‘old
stuff,’ I discovered a
personal part of the life of one ‘Taylor’ in 30
letters saved securely
in an old cigar box. All were composed by Taylor over a four-year
courting period to Miss Robbie Frances Gooch of Lancaster, SC. Because
this bundle of letters was tied snugly with a thin grosgrain ribbon and
wrapped with crumbling tissue paper, these mementos suggest to me that
Taylor’s long-distance love led to a successful union.
“Here is who Taylor and Robbie Frances might have
been.”
Note: The full quote on the image: “A boy needs a
girl, not just
any old girl, but a girl like you –
Darling. I have waited a long time – and as the old saying
goes –
everything comes to him who waits. I thank God I waited. All my love,
Your H_ _ _ _ _ _”
NOTE: IN 'PEE DEE EULOGIES,' THE NUMBERED MAH
JONG TILE
FOUND IN EACH PRINT WILL DENOTE THE WORK'S PLACE IN THE SERIES.
