He sent her roses.  That seems as much of a link, no?
Nancy


Date sent:      	Wed, 22 May 2002 12:41:17 -0400
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> 'That the future is a faded song, a Royal Rose or a lavender spray
> Of wistful regret for those who are not yet here to regret,
> Pressed between yellow leaves of a book that has never been opened'


J.P. Earls wrote:

> If it is possible to see the correspondences "faded song" = Vivienne;
> Royal Rose = Emily Hale; spray of lilacs = Verdenal; then the personal
> element here adds even more to its stature.

Well, I see the possibilties for "faded song" and "lavender spray" but
other than coming up with another name for "Royal Rose" how do you get
Emily Hale for the rose?

Regards,
    Rick Parker