Madeleine Talmage Force page 3 by ric gustafson
Well Jakey, in July 1910 our family was enjoying our summer. Everything was exactly where it should be. Even though it is our summer residence, your father was still sending me flowers every day. One night at the Beau Desert was a huge party. At one point, I walked outside into a splendid garden. A string trio was playing. Then, I noticed someone quietly walking toward me. I smiled. It was your father.
The Colonel and I studied each other. His hair looked the same as the previous evening. He was wearing the same ebony tailcoat.
Jakey, I think of flowers. I think about all the flowers your father always sent me. I also think about all the lilies that was around your father's casket.
The next time I saw your father, it was at the Robin Hood Park Raceway. Father and I were watching the horse races. Colonel Astor walked up and introduced his son Vincent. I introduced my father William Force.
A photographer nearby noticed us and took a picture. Your father invited my family to stay with them at their cottage over the weekend. My father accepted the offer.
research help: ' The Second Mrs Astor' by Shana Abe
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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