Mazzone's Letter

Amadeo, send the following in a telegram to Teodoro Ippoliti. He’s at 127 Maple Street, Lost Heaven, North County, United States.

Teodoro,

I heard you’ve made quite a success of yourself in America. Your mamma, God rest her soul, she wrote to me for a while. Told me all about Lost Heaven. I was sorry to hear of her passing.

I too have done well for myself, in Sicily. But things, as they are, have turned against me. I’m in a bit of a situation, and could use your help. I need to leave. As soon as possible.

You get me a ticket out of here, to America, and I’ll do whatever you need of me. I’m not afraid of hard work, getting my hands dirty.

Please, do not delay though. If you can help me, send the money to my mother. She knows where to find me. I’m sure you remember her address.

Your amico,
Mazzone.