Dear Miss Blue,

So Fanny stays with you these days. Better you than me, Miss Blue. I picture you and Fanny sitting on the floor with Jacks and Old Maid all of a pleasant afternoon. A truly noble picture.

How intriguing to hear of Melba Highbottom and the Cure she is taking there in Switzerland. Do you suppose it has to do with her hiccuping problem? You HAVE noticed her hiccuping haven't you, Miss Blue? A nasty habit and one that would surely require The Cure. Please do keep me advised, I am hoping for the best. . . Pitiful as it all seems to be.

Good news that you and Fanny have enjoyed the first installment of the story. I will try to send along another installment soon. Until then,Pearl, Writing