Dear Pearl,

The house is almost too empty with all our visitors gone! I think Fanny is lonely. I have kept her close to me as much as possible, even showing her my favorite napkin folds and the log where I keep my reviews of cheeses. But still the glumness. Until Linguini - wonderful, impetuous, soul that he is - dressed up as an impish King Lear and told that whole story of old age and betrayal as a comedy that a six year old could enjoy. Truly a remarkable performance. I especially liked the part where Linguini had Goneril and Regan sing like The Chipmunks!

Your Devoted Miss Blue