First love of her life?
Gilman met Martha Luther in about 1879, it is interesting because it was with another woman. As well as, the fact their relationship was a key influence in many of her writings. Additionally, from 1883 to 1889 they sent each other over 50 letters, including correspondence, illustrations, and manuscripts.
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