Dear Goneril, I am sure that you have heard of my forthcoming marriage to Edmund. I want to apologize for the fury you must have felt when you heard the news. You have always been in the depths of my heart. Our decision to wed was not a direct attempt to destroy you, but rather an attempt to put an acceptable life together. Both Edmond and I stand together in our decision, and believe it …showed first 75 words of 435 total…

…showed last 75 words of 435 total…will help your relationship with Albany. I know that you will probably harbor resentment for both Edmund and I, but we both want you to know that we leave you with no contempt in our hearts. We both have to have a little adventure in our life and test the waters. Therefore, Edmund and I are moving on and we hope that you can find it in your heart to do the same. Yours truly,