There was no accusation in it.

That restraint cost me more than anger would have.

We sent it to his office through the private professional mailing service his hospital used for confidential correspondence.

I also sent a copy to his attorney’s office, addressed specifically to him.

Miriam retained the delivery records.

Two weeks passed.

Then an envelope arrived at Miriam’s office bearing the letterhead of Hale Family Counsel.

Inside was a single page instructing us to direct all further communications through counsel and stating that Warren disputed any suggestion that the marriage created a continuing personal obligation.