[Salutation]

It is with sorrow that I write to you of the death of my eldest daughter, Valeria. On attending an event at the Sanditon Resort Saturday evening, she became pinned beneath a chandelier. I am given to believe her passing was painless. Her husband was similarly trapped, and finds himself confined now to a wheelchair.

Mrs. Lestrange will write regarding funeral details once they are arranged. The household is not accepting visitors at present.

[Salutation]

It is my unfortunate duty to inform you of Valeria's passing as a result of the events at the Sanditon Resort this week-end. I was, of course, not present, but am told that she and her husband found themselves pinned beneath a chandelier. She perished with dignity; he is now a cripple. You are, of course, excluded from any bans upon callers, and indeed are invited to an intimate family dinner on Wednesday evening.

Mrs. Lestrange will be seeing to the appropriate arrangements; I trust your schedule will remain open for the funeral.