Dear Mary,

   I'm very happy to receive yourletter. I have always dreamed about having a penfriend. Hopefully, we can learnfrom each other and grow to be good friends. I think our letters will let usknow each other and share parts of our lives.

   Your horse Shannon looksbeautiful. I also want to live on a farm like you and learn to ride horses. Itmust be interesting to ride through the beautiful countryside. I have picturedmyself in that situation as many times. Your sisters are also lovely. I am theonly child in my family, and sometimes I feel very lonely.

   Life in New York is so busy andit is difficult to find the time to get to know people. Even becoming close tomy classmates is quite difficult. However, sometimes it can be the most fantasticcity in the world. At night it is so bright.

   I love reading too! But I havenever read any books by your favorite author Enid Blyton. I will have to go to thelibrary in my neighborhood and find some. I also enjoy dancing and have danceclass every Thursday and Saturday. My other favorite hobby is skating. Inwinter, I like to skate in Central Park.

   I have to go now and do myhomework. I really hope that I hear from you soon!

Yours,

Megan