An old man in a nursing home reads a story to an old woman each day. The story
he reads follows two young lovers named Allie Hamilton and Noah Calhoun. They
met one evening at a carnival many years ago. Allie's parents separate Noah and
Allie. They disapprove of Noah's lack of wealth, and move Allie away. After
waiting for Noah to write her for several years, Allie meets and becomes
engaged to a handsome young soldier named Lon. In a local newspaper, Noah's
picture catches Allie's eye. He is standing in front of a fully restored, 200
year old home. The article is filled with praise for his accomplishments.
Allie's heart nearly bursts. The last time she saw this house it was a rotted
decaying shamble. She stood enfolded in Noah's arms in the great entryway and
listened to his plans to buy and restore this house. Just the way she wanted
it. With her love for Noah still alive, the picture pulls at her heart. She
has to go back, see if Noah is okay, and tell him about her marriage. They
both think the echo deep in their hearts, the one that has lasted all these
years, is not shared by the other. The cry they could not stifle. It wasn't
over for me.
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