February 24
Dr. Malcolm Malarkey
Dept. of English
Citrus City College
Citrus City, California
Dear Dr. Malarkey, Maestro Verdi is out of the country. We will share your news with him when he returns. In the meantime, in the words of a famous Italian-American, do not give up, do not ever give up.
Regards,
Giuseppina Strepponi
Assistant to Signore Verdi