How wondrous, the appearance of the frog in the garden.  And surprising that Fanny found the frog appealing. But, then again, playfully making mud pies on the wooden sidewalk around the back of Melba's summer house was a favorite pastime for Fanny - always loving the living creatures and disdaining the store bought toys. A genuine love of the frog and salamander. I really do suspect, Miss Blue, that these small creatures knew all about Fanny's love of their very existence; finding always the perfect spot to be discovered by dear little Fanny. I will send along, by the next post, a small book all about the ways and care of frogs and salamanders.  It's nicely illustrated and might even be nice to prop the pages open against Mrs. Highbottom's large glass tank.  Tell Fanny, will you, that I have offered salamanders to be a nice companion to Mr. Frog. I hope she will look closely on the pathways in the garden for the reddish, quick little creature and be ready to pounce before he slithers out of sight. When you next visit Melba and Fanny, will you talk about all of this and let me know of their feelings. Advise.

Love from Pearl,

Always wanting to say something in good faith