She mentioned that a certain midwestern stranger had been following her to social events, expressing romantic intentions. William tried to make her jealous in his replies. He described going for an evening walk with the attractive wife of a friend, an outing cut short by clouds of mosquitoes. Elizebeth wrote back, “My dear, I’m proud of you! If fate had only been gentle with you and spared the chiggers, what a nice Memory you would have.” She added, “Hold as many hands
