30th April, 1891

Professor Vorona,

I thought carefully on whether or not it was prudent to reach out, given our limited acquaintance. Plainly, I have elected the former, and I hope that you will not find this presumptuous.

While I am not the sort to put any measure of stock in the scribblings of Witch Weekly, I am given to believe that they have speculated as to your being the so-called "Meredith Watchword" who has commented upon not only my brother, but other figures of society, quite disparagingly and quite personally.

I write to you today not with accusation, but with concern, as someone who has seen firsthand the damage that Witch Weekly can do. I hope that you are well and that you remain well, for I judge you to be an intelligent and sensible woman who does not deserve such slander. If, however, it should turn out that you are Meredith Watchward, I would urge you to remedy the situation as swiftly as you are able, for your own benefit as well as the health of our society.

Sincerely,

Mr. A. Crouch

— @"Angelica Vorona" —

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1 May 1891

Mr. Crouch,

I thank you for being forthright in this matter. I confess I still cannot believe this has transpired. I must apologize for something I took no part in. It is a most foreign feeling.

Mr. Crouch, I swear to you on my own good name and every accolade upon me, I am not Meredith Watchword or any other thing but myself. I wish my word held more proof to assure you, but whatever I must say, I have the strength to speak publicly. I do not hide behind false names or waste my time ruining reputations.

I do not have the responsibilities that you do as a head of household and will not insult you by assuming a symmetry of our positions, but I will always protect my family. I would never ruin another's family for the purpose of being cruel. As I am certain you know, the weight of our loved ones can be a heavy burden, but it is worth the struggle. You have my great esteem and best wishes for your family.

Thank you for your kindness and concern. I hope you have so kind a confidante; you are a true gentleman, sir.

Yours sincerely,
A. Vorona

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3rd May, 1891

Professor Vorona,

In that case, I hope that the matter is resolved swiftly and in your favour. I have nothing kind to say of Witch Weekly and their callous disregard for the lives and reputations of hardworking men—and women!—in our society.

Sincerely,

Mr. A. Crouch

— @"Angelica Vorona" —

  

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4 May 1891

Dear Mr. Crouch,

I hesitate to further bother you with such an unpleasant matter, but I must trouble you once more. If the owls I have received are any indication, this ridiculous matter is unresolved. For this reason, I must enquire after your youngest brother. While I was only a year below him (do me the great kindness of forgetting the many years between then and now), I confess we were never close and our acquaintance did not continue after we came of age. I can only imagine an owl from a woman named his slanderer would only cause him further distress. Still, I must ask if there is more I can do. I would express my regret, but I see no need to pour salt into fresh wounds.

You know your brother far better than I do and I will follow your advice.

Sincerley,
Prof. A. Vorona

Aldous Crouch

  

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6th May, 1891

Professor Vorona,

While I appreciate your concern for my brother's well-being, I cannot imagine it would not incriminate you in some fashion to write to him on this matter.

Sincerely,

Mr. A. Crouch

— @"Angelica Vorona" —

  

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