Ricki's letter


Published on: 11/11/2004

Letter from Ricki:

Hi Dr. Burke! I really, really want to see you but you are too busy.
All I wanted to say is that I love you and I really miss you.
Iam doing a lot of fun things at camp and I am making things for my friends.
See you soon! (Maybe).

Love, Ricki

P.S. My mom said Hi!

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