I’m Daphne Stevenson from Tampa, Florida.  I’ve lived here for 35 years, and I still hate the summers; the high humidity wipes me out, but I can’t afford to leave.

I’m a spinster; what a terrible word that is, so I’m used to being alone.  I’ve had the odd relationship, but none of them lasted, and, to be honest, I think I’m better off on my own. Obviously, or maybe not, I never had any children, and I don’t have any regrets about that.  I don’t have any maternal instincts, and never have.

I was a secretary all of my life; I’m a whiz on a typewriter, and I’m very good at taking shorthand which I studied in college.  My last job was as a private secretary which I liked a lot.  I had a great boss, and we got on really well, but we’ve lost touch now that we’re both retired.

I guess you could say that I’m not terribly ambitious.  I don’t know if that’s good or bad, but I was quite content with a simple life.  I like knitting, and am a member of a knitting club here in Tampa.  We meet once a week to knit, have coffee, and chat, but none of the people there are, what you’d call, close friends.

Why did I reply to the advertisement? I’m not sure why is the answer.  Perhaps, it just sounded completely different from my life as it is now. We’ll see.  I’d say the chance of me being chosen are pretty slim, but somebody has to be.  Maybe it will be me.