5.

Dear Sharon,

it's no excuse for shying away from you, but the days have taken my time far too unfairly. yet every moment my conscience chastises me for neglected your letters, and with a most elated heart i now write to you. much has happened in the days since you last wrote, and in all things my thoughts drift to you and the momentous task we have at hand. i do fear for us. i fear i may not be all that you require me to be, but i will try my level best to live up to your expectations, i hope your days have been well, and you're always in my fondest thoughts. perhaps in the days to come i may have more time to correspond with you, and i await our set appointments with bated breath,

yours in thought,

Alfred.