New York City
Dr. Francis Tumblety tore into the letter from Washington City, knowing it was from Booth. His heart hammered as he unfolded the heavy cream stationery and couldn"t believe his good fortune as he reached the letter"s end. John Wilkes Booth was inviting him to Washington City!
Tomorrow wouldn"t be too soon for him to join Booth. He hungered for the actor"s company and companionship. He longed to gaze into those black chips of ice framed by long lashes.
He fired off a letter to the woman whose boardinghouse Booth recommended, and reserved a room for an indefinite stay. 541 H Street didn"t sound like a fashionable address, but Booth had assured him that Mrs. Surratt was warm and friendly, and from Booth"s description of her rather ample figure, he"d certainly eat well.
Ford"
