Dear Miss Blue,

The news that Louise and Linguini have married at last, is a relief to me. I have worried that the love affair would cool with wretchedness all around. But, then the good news. I am wondering if Louise has ever been told of Linguini's irascible brother, Fusilli. Hardly the ideal in-law; I would imagine Linguini has kept Fusilli undercover until the day-to-day married life can be challenged with the revelation about Fusilli's time in jail (the Rome Affair). Nevertheless, he was pardoned by the Pope and that should be impressive to Louise; she just might forgive Linguini for his temporary 'lapse' of memory. I bring this whole affair up because I have read in my copy of Il Manifesto that Fusilli is again in trouble - this time for unpaid bills - and will be jailed unless he can come up with a very large sum of money to pay off anxious creditors. I read that he plans to contact a certain relative in London; this being the case, Linguini should be warned of this impending embarrassment. Fretting does no good, but there will be a buzz in your household when Franco brings the happy couple back.

I am sending Fanny recipes for plain and easy sandwiches for children to make when their household help is away.

1. The Ketchup Sandwich: Take two slices of very soft and fresh bread. Spread with lots of butter. Spread ketchup neatly on one slice of bread and then cover it with the second slice of bread. The whole procedure should take about four minutes .

2. The Karo Syrup Sandwich: This is put together the same way as above, being cautious not to overdo the syrup or it will be a sorry mess (I know).

3. The Brown Sugar or White Sugar Sandwiches: These need only to be sprinkled gently so as not to spill out of the bread slices. Buttered bread is important on these sandwiches!

These little recipes will keep Fanny able to practice her violin without any hunger pangs.

Give my love to the newlyweds, Pearl