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There are several things about Mark which we feel obligated to inform you, so we'd like to take the most of this opportunity:

Today, a situation presented itself in which Mark found a new means of fulfillment. To quote Jimmy Stewart in the personage of George Bailey from Bedford Falls, "It is not often that a man finds himself in such a situation." Through a work of fate, Mark was called upon to rescue a damsel in distress. Now you all know Mark's adamant professions regarding his future and so far, he has been able to avoid excessive entanglement with feminine interference with his sincerely held quazi-religious beliefs. However, his heart was stirred today as he was compelled to rise to the occasion. An unfortunate incident occurred to a dear friend, and the only rescuer available at the moment was the chivalrous Mark who was accompanied by a good friend. The argument that ensued between myself and his "dark side" was sharp. However, I prevailed and we went to her rescue. The whole incident opened up a whole new side to Mark and there are sure to be many arguments in the future between his dark side and myself. This is all to say that a new gleam has come to Mark's eyes. Toward no one or thing in particular, but seeing that we are jumping the nest, there will be many new horizons to pursue. We will miss the ones here, but life's an adventure and I will make the best of it.