Love Lost And Found
Laurie sighed, as he placed the latest letter down upon the desk in his study. Amy and he had been exchanging letters since the first letter he had sent to her. So far she had decided to remain in France with her Aunt. She was undecided as to when she was ready to return home.
Laurie realised it had been a full two years since he had seen Amy in France and had instantly known he was in love. And a full year and a half since Laurie and Amy had started exchanging letters. Laurie had visited Amy three times in France during this long time period.
Amy had been home once, and that was to see her niece and nephew and to see the rest of the family. She had then returned to France with her aunt to continue her study in the fine arts. This had been six months ago.
Laurie had received a letter only the previous evening telling him of Jo's up and coming marriage to Mister Friedrich Bhaer. He was whole heartedly pleased for both she and Mister Bhaer. He'd be even happier if it was he and Amy whom were the ones getting married.
He decided to reply to Amy's letter, asking her if she would be returning for her sisters wedding in two months. If so did she wish for him to be her escort for the occasion? Nothing besides having Amy for his wife would make him happier, then seeing Jo, his dearest friend and he hoped soon to be sister, marrying to man she loved, while Amy was his companion for the occasion.
So it was now that Laurie sat with Amy's letter and a letter, much to his surprise from aunt March. The elderly female March had recently become ill, and was rapidly weakening every day. It was unknown how much longer she would last. Which is why she had wrote an urgent letter to Laurie without Amy's knowledge.
Mister Laurence
I am writing to you, unaware of how much longer I am to remain on this very earth before I am to join dear Beth. I'm certain you are aware; my health has of recent taken an unfortunate turn for the worst. I write this letter, expressing my worry for my niece. She is of marrying age, but is yet to be made a wife. Meg is married and is now a mother. I hear Josephine is to marry her gentleman in eight weeks. I wish to pass on knowing Amy is also settled down with a husband and has a chance for future children. I urge you Mister Laurence to extend your proposal to my niece one again. It has been more then a year since your last attempt for my niece's hand in marriage. I desperately heed you to try again. I await your response, and hopefully your presence here in France
Madam March
Laurie shook his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. He sighed before nodding, having silently made a decision. He stood and collected the letters from his desk, followed by his coat on the coat and hat stand near the door.
He needed to see his father, to inform him that he had to go to France to deal with some personal business long over due. His father would be sure to understand, as he had known of his son's unusual courting situation with the youngest March.