From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 010 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Essay
Summary: An account detailing a woman’s internal struggle as she writes to her friend’s husband. The letter serves as a candid plea for him to treat his wife with the respect she deserves.
A Letter to My Friend’s Husband
(Original Title: 寫給朋友的丈夫的信)
Dear Mr. Fang, I pick up my pen today to write to you as I prepare to receive your wife into my home. Suddenly, a whirlwind of thoughts makes me realize that she is innocent. I’ve determined not to keep silent any longer and must voice my concerns to you directly. I know she finds it very difficult to leave your house to come here to play. Today, I am writing earnestly on her behalf to tell you what she has not been able to say herself: please reconsider your actions toward her.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent