Later Barney and Andy recently collected the mail at the sheriff's office. Andy saw there was something from Ralph Furley.

"Here's one for you, Barney," Andy said.

Barney stood next to Andy and took the letter. Then Barney saw who had sent the envelope.

"Open it and see what this Ralph character has to say this week," Andy said to his deputy.

He watched as Barney opened the envelope. Barney began to unfold the letter when something small fell on the floor. Andy bent down to pick it up.

"Thanks, Andy," Barney said.

He began to read that week's letter.

"Here's what it says, Andy:

'Dear Barney,

I have noticed in our last conversations, we never described ourselves. Here's a picture of me. I hope you and the sheriff in Mayberry don't get too busy with catching those bad guys and lock them up.'

Barney stopped reading for a minute or so.

"I guess that landlord didn't quite figure out Mayberry was a small town," Barney told Andy.

"Did you tell him that?" Andy asked.

"No, I didn't, Ange. I thought he would've figured this one out for himself," Barney answered.

Andy didn't say anything about that. Then Barney covered his mouth in surprise. Andy watched Barney take his left arm away from his mouth.

"What is it, Barney?" Andy asked.

"Take a look at this picture," Barney said so Andy could have a closer look.

Andy laughed and said, "Barn, he looks just like you."

"It sure looks like it."

"Did you send a picture of yourself yet?" Andy asked.

"Of course I did. Here's what else he says about this," Barney said as he picked up the place where he left off.

'I did see the picture you sent, Barney. It does sound crazy that we could have been twins if there wasn't an age difference. I did sound a bit shocked to see you were a younger version of me. Ha, ha. I'm sure you'd be shocked about my picture. Well, Barney, I have to leave for now. It was nice meeting you and hope we can do this more often. Ralph

"He was right about my being shocked, wasn't he?" Barney asked.

"Yes, he was," Andy told him.

"I'll tell you one thing, Ange. This sure is one interesting relationship."