#576 Forethought (1943)

I have brought you this tree
of flowers. It is one I had
prepared earlier, before I
knew your tastes, & what
colors you liked, & did
perfumes or particular
scents play havoc with
your sensors. Some may
regard this as exemplary
forethought on my part.
I prefer to see it as cover-
ing all the bases as best as
one can in a time of war.