Dear Pearl,

Oh dear! It seems Vronsky himself was the Russian boar you spied there on the sawdust floor, Pearl. Please take a moment to compose yourself, it's a dreadful surprise, I know! Nevertheless, we look forward to the sausage you have sent! Yes we will be attending the potluck. But without the dancing houseguests who have been visiting Melba. Thank goodness! Fanny is not attending camp this year but Louise is teaching her how to knit and she spends her afternoons fashioning long lumpy scarves to bestow on recipients yet unknown. Tis truly better to give than to receive!


I Remain Your Devoted Miss Blue