Jan. 8, 1998

Dear Mr. Marcus,

It was a pleasure making your acquaintance on Dec. 17. I hope this letter finds you and Rose doing well. The visit to your office was very interesting for me. I was unaware that a discount marketer of upscale goods existed.

Your company's expertise enabled me to purchase my wife a beautiful diamond ring I could not have otherwise afforded. It will remain in my family forever.

Vicki was well pleased with her Christmas Diamond. She says it has 2 diamonds (44) for every year of our marriage (22). I also enjoyed your straight-forward personality.

Your Friend,

Phillip Allison
Gainesville, GA