Everyone who knows me knows how much I love books, but one thing people may not know is how much I love collecting antique books. I don't have a large collection, only a happy little shelf. One of the things that I love to find in these books are notes, or writtings, names written on the first page, etc. Anything that gives these old pages a history and character. Proof that someone loved it before I did.
Cambria California has a book/art gallery called The Bookery. I've bought a few volumes from them, and quite a few years ago I found this 1904 edition of The Masquerader. When I was flipping through the pages I found this little note:
"Mary:
Take my advice and go back to Ken. You are losing
the best thing in life. You can't tarry too long and get away with it."
Ollie"
I want to know the story behind this letter! Who are these people? What happened? Did Mary take his advice? When was this written? Questions I doubt I will ever find the answer to.
The paper seems kinda modern, but there is a bit of yellowing, and Ollie is an old-fashioned name. How many people do you know use the word "tarry" in casual conversation? But this is a fun little mystery I've found, and I can't help but imagine what may have come to pass.
Sarah
