Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: Arnold liked receiving the note more than the letter. The _ was easier to read.

Choice 1: Arnold liked receiving the note more than the letter. The note was easier to read.
Choice 2: Arnold liked receiving the note more than the letter. The letter was easier to read.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
1
1.