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18 Chengtu RoadMay 12, 1999My dear Harold,I have just received your letter telling me of your recent marriage. This happy event in your life prompts me to reply at once; and, in my own peculiar way , to attempt to offer you my hearty congratulations and good wishes.Sometimes the question is asked: ¡°Who is to be congratulated more, the Lady or the Gentleman?¡± In this case I would unhesitatingly answer both. There is an ol d sa ying: ¡°True marriages are made in Heaven.¡± I hope this is so in your case, and consequently, there will be on lookingª²back with regret for either of you.Before going further, please let me sincerely wish that Peace, Health, Happiness , and Prosperity may attend both your wife and yourself until the end. And now w hat can I or shall I say further? You know I have not as yet had much experience in hymeneal affairs, but I am a student; hence I read and observe, a nd endeavour to bring reason to bear upon earthly problems. It seems to me that co nnubial bliss, excellent and essential , is by no means the only requirement. Th ere is the great question of parentage. In this connection, I think it imperativ e that the character and physique of both father and mother should be as perfect as possible for scientific authorities assert that sons partake of the individu ality of the father , and daughters that of the mother. I must say no more , or you will conclude that I am a scientific man before my time.With renewed good wishes, and kindest regards to you and your spouse.Believe me£¬Yours very sincerely,Jimmie.