July 4, 1890

Dear Mr. Moony,

Thank you ever so much for saving me from the lake the other day. I don’t know how I shall ever repay your kindness. I know it is asking a lot but I would appreciate it if you did not mention the encounter to anyone.

When my brothers and I arrived home Mother was very cross, she has all but grounded Matthew and Henry. She has worried over me since then, but I assured her of your actions and she wishes me to send you her deepest gratitude.

I am well, other than a bit of a fright from which I am sure I shall recover.

I hope you are well and have not wound up ill from the lake. Please do let me know how you have been.

Gratefully,
Sisse Thompsett

  

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July 5th, 1890

Miss Thompsett,

There's no need for thanks or repayment. I wouldn't have ever thought of leaving you out there. Of course, I shall not mention it to anyone. My family knows I retrieved someone from the lake, but I didn't mention who it was. I shall keep that in strict confidence.

I am glad you are well. I'm sure if you take it easy for a few days, the fear will subside. I usually brew my sister tea and tip in a small amount of calming draught in such situations. It seems as if it helps.

I am well. I have a touch of a cold, but nothing too serious. Nothing like the winter illnesses that tear through the castle.

I do hope you get some much needed rest, and that we see each other again before the start of school.


Take care,

Ned Moony

  

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July 6th, 1890

Dear Mr. Moony,

Your discretion on this is very appreciated.

I hate to think that I am the cause of your illness, however minor you believe it is. When I am ill mother always gives me a bit of tea with honey in it. I’ve sent you a packet of it, I hope it helps. Cook makes the mix herself and I always feel better for it.

The initial shock has worn off, but I fear I may never look at a body of water the same way again.I have taken your advice to heart and plan to speak to Calla about swimming lessons so that such a thing never happens again. Perhaps that shall help my view of lakes as well.

Mother has assured I rest for the time being, but I admit there is only so much resting one can do after such an incident. I almost wish we were back in school so I might have some friendly conversation to distract me.

Feel better,
SIsse

  

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July 6th, 1890

Miss Thompsett,

Thank you for the tea. It was delicious, and it certainly helped with my throat. Your cook is really quite talented. Please don't worry yourself over a little cold; it wasn't your fault your brother isn't very skilled at rowing.

I'm sure lessons with Calla will help. She is patient, kind, and level-headed. I doubt she will push you too far, too quickly. I'm sure she'll ease you into it nicely, so that your fears will diminish soon.

School will be here before you know it. Perhaps, we can all get together at some point before the summer holidays come to an end.


Thank you again for the lovely tea,

Ned Moony

  

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July 7th, 1890

Dear Mr. Moony,

You are right about Henry. The only reason Mother allowed us to venture out was because Matthew was supposed to row. She was unaware that Matthew often uses our ventures out to meet up with his friends instead of staying with us. I doubt she will make that mistake again. Father was very angry with both of them for putting me in such a situation, poor Henry was just trying to make up for Matthew’s lack of attention to us. I can hardly condemn my younger brother when his motives are so sweet.

As for Calla, I agree. She also has had the added benefit of being the only among our group who knows the full story. After we got stuck in the lake last fall during the pumpkin regatta I thought she deserved to know of my misadventure this time.

I should very much enjoy a chance to see you again this summer Mr. Moony. Until then I shall enjoy our letters. If I read them closely enough I can almost imagine we are having a conversation in the common room.

Your friend,
Sisse Thompsett

  

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