Miss L,

I do not mind your letter in the slightest, and hope that they will continue until we grow sick of one another. I have little reason to believe this will occur in the near future.

A prank a few years back brought my Oona to me. She is a dachshund, and a more pleasant dog I never did meet! I was quite fortunate to find a stud for her, and kept one of the resulting pups for my own selfish self—besides, I worry Oona would grow lonely, had she not Orpha for company when I am otherwise engaged! I cannot rightly trust anyone who does not care for an animal well, a belief that has only intensified since inquiring the dogs. I do also keep an eagle owl, Archimedes, who you have quite plainly become acquainted with.

Worry less about the past; your future will thank you for it.

Yours sincerely,