4.
Monica sat up. “Darrowwood. Well, yeah, I got a couple of emails from them, and a letter in the mail. They won’t leave me alone. The strangest part of it is that I didn’t apply.”
“Me neither.” Jenny paused. She hurried over to her desk and retrieved an envelope from under her laptop.
“What’s that?” Sarah asked, looking up from her coloring books on the floor.
“It’s a letter for me,” Jenny replied.
“Why were you hiding it? Can I see it?”
“No, because it’s not yours.”
“Mom!” Sarah shouted, darting out of the room. “Jenny’s being mean! She won’t share.” They heard Jack wail as Sarah ran into the kitchen.
“I haven’t told my parents yet,” Jenny said, handing the papers from the envelope to Monica. “I will have to, soon, though, if Sarah gets too interested in my stuff.”
Dear Jennifer Daniels,
Congratulations on your acceptance into Darrowwood Preparatory. We are pleased that you have considered us among many worthy choices. However, few have what we are prepared to offer you.
Our school is set among the wondrous woods of West Virginia. Once you see their breathtaking beauty, you will never want to leave.
Darrowwood has many of the most gifted students and faculty in the nation, along with the most academically challenging coursework. Our science programs are among those of the top five schools, and our humanities include history and journalism, programs rated well inside the top three percent. We offer a holistic education in order to develop every skill you may have.
Based on your special talents, we are prepared to offer you a scholarship covering the cost of all expenses for the full duration of your stay. We are so confident that you will like our school that we have enclosed round-trip tickets for you and your entire family to be our guests this summer. Accommodations and meals will be provided, along with ample opportunity to make yourself a part of our Darrowwood tradition. We hope to see you soon.
Sincerely,
Alendro Sinclair, Founder and Headmaster.
Enclosed with the letter were five plane tickets and a mapbook, along with photographs of the largely pine-paneled school buildings and five hundred dollars cash.
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