Comment They seem to have put the money-borrowing issue behind them, but the pain it inflicted still exerts its power, and Roma prefers closure after discussing it fully in person. Roma continues to express her fondness for Mr. B., although Fred seems to be preferred for the long run. Toward the end of one letter, …
Roma and Fred #6
Comment Money continues to be an issue for them―her need for it on occasion and his issues with lending/giving her money. And Mr. B is a regular presence in her life―she’s fond of him but Fred seems to have her true love. There is a rare mention of the war―World War I which had been …
Roma and Fred #5
Comment Roma's request of Fred for a loan of $30 to make her insurance payment, and his silence on the subject through several letters, has thrust them into a situation where they are almost in competition about which of them is the most cruel or most aggrieved. Money—filthy lucre—shows its power as the root of all …
Roma and Fred #4
Comment More letters from Fred than Roma in this batch. The reason seems to be that she is hurt that after asking him in an earlier letter for a loan of $30 to pay her insurance, he has not only not sent the money but not responded at all, even though for her it was …
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