So I sent Rebecca her money. Or something.

Hi, Rebecca.

Just wanted to let you know I sent the money. I rushed home after work to get my checkbook and get to the post office, but I couldn't find it anywhere. I still haven't found it, so I ended up having to go to the bank Saturday afternoon to just pull out the cash.

Anyway, I wrapped it up real good and mailed it off, so you should have it probably today or tomorrow, I guess.

Alright, well have a great day. Sorry this has been such an ordeal. I hope your brother gets back OK.

--Brian

She was very excited to get the news, I'm sure.

Monday, July 17, 2006 9:22 PM

Thanks Brian. I hope you found your check book. Thats not a good feeling when you misplace something like that. I hope you remembered to keep $50 for yourself. You have been great and my brother really appreciates it. He found a ticket online Sunday for $700 for his way home since its only one way. I will email you as soon as the money gets to me. I hope to get it Tuesday, ok thanks again.

Rebecca

Tuesday, July 18, 2006 5:59 PM

Brian,

Hello. I am writing because I didn't get the money today. You said you sent it out Saturday afternoon? Maybe that is why so it really didn't go out until Monday so I hope to get it Wednesday and Thursday at the latest. I guess maybe you should have sent it certified mail. Ok well like I said before I will let you know as soon as I get it. Where were you mailing it from? I live down here in Fredericksburg so maybe its just slower. I know my family that is in Woodbridge things take 2-3 days sometimes. Ok well thanks again.

Take care,
Rebecca

Wednesday, July 19, 2006 6:12 PM

RE: Good Morning- PLEASE READ THIS AND RESPOND

Brian I am getting worried now. I have not gotten my brothers money yet. I know you said you mailed it Saturday afternoon so I am guessing maybe I will get it on Thursday or Friday?? I hope so cause my parents are suppose to wire this money to him on Sunday the 23rd or on Monday the 24th at the latest. Please let me know when and where you mailed it from.

Thanks,
Rebecca

And then the reply:

Hi, Rebecca.

I'm not really sure what the delay is. It's definitely taking longer than I expected.

I stuck the envelope in a box on the street while I was hanging out in the District on Saturday afternoon or evening, so I'm not sure what the delay is.

I'm sure it's just the post office being slow. Hopefully it'll get there soon. Keep me updated.

Thanks,

--Brian

I'm trying to decide whether to pretend that someone can now prove that the money is theirs, or accuse her of lying, or maybe just keep letting her sweat it out.