Dear Pearl,

Rumors flew for months after Count Vronsky disappeared. He was not well liked in the neighborhood for his overbearing ways and foul play seemed likely. But no one suspected he would wind up thousands of miles away on the floor of a butcher shop! How cruel life is! Louise likes the idea of your sending some of the sausage packed in ice here. She wants to make War and Peace Delight for the potluck the sturdy peasants put on each Friday. They are sensible and down to earth types who have made us feel most welcome. On the other hand, Melba's theater friends are wearing us out! They are very fashionable and know all the latest gossip and most of the latest dance steps. The Kan Kan Garoo is but a sample of the silliness I have had to put up with since they came. I shall have to put my foot down soon. But in the meantime it is fun to have the house filled with enough people to distract Melba from the breakup with her latest beau. She really is a very moody woman!

I Remain As Always, Your Devoted Miss Blue