Kindred spirits indeed! A recent sojourn to the Himalayas aside, I think you likely deserve the first prize for travel.

I probably should confess that the advertisement of mine you came across was not, actually, of my own doing, so this letter has come as something of a surprise. That said, it is true that I should hate to turn down an adventure - not least an adventure of the heart. I expect I would be much entertained to hear your thoughts on the matter.

And I will do my very best to be charming.


P.S. I also happen to know one of the most hopeless cases of a lonely heart imaginable, and I would gladly accept your help in her regard, if you feel particularly equipped for a challenge.

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What a delight to hear! I might have gone so far as to call her a ‘lost cause’ once and for all, but I have faith in your abilities and whatsoever they entail. I shall do my best to drag that lonely soul along with me to any time and place of your convenience, if you should like to meet her face to face? Although that sort of thing may have to wait until the fog lifts, in the case that you are affected by it.

Nevertheless, I look forward to your reply,

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I’m not going to pretend I have any idea whatsoever how a lock of her hair will be of use to you at all - maybe this is a sign of my desperation, as much as of hers - but I’m happy to oblige. Best of luck?

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