September 7, 1890

Dear Mr. Hatchitt,

I hope this letter finds you well. I know I am taking a great liberty writing you, but as you forgave me last time I can only hope you may do the same again this time. The matter, however, is a bit different than before.

It is not my place to intervene, but I found the matter so odd given what I know of you, that I could not help but address it. Miss Abernathy seems to believe that you wish to no longer converse with her. Given your concern for her well being both before and after her disappearance I find this hard to accept. The nurses, afterall told me of your assumed title. I do not know what has gone on between the two of you, but I can only hope that you may write to her and remedy this misunderstanding as I do think it would bring her a great deal of peace of mind during her recovery.

Please do not misunderstand me, I write only as a concerned friend of Miss Abernathy’s.

Most sincerely,
Miss Marie-Louise Skovgaard

Jesse Hatchitt/@"elsie beauregard"

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September 8th, 1890

Miss Skovgaard,

You are indeed a good friend, that much is clear. It dawned on me that I was not being as much myself. It's hard to fully explain myself, certainly, but in my haste to make sure Miss Abernathy was alright, I got ahead of myself and for the ease of a visit, let the welcome witches assume what they wanted so that it was not suspicious. The last thing I wanted was for something to come back around on Miss Abernathy that would directly impact her work or any other aspect of her life. I know she has worked too hard to get where she is to see a rumor topple everything she's built at the ministry.

It was my intention to back off, not back out entirely, but if you could have seen the look on her face when she questioned the situation, you would understand where I am coming from. I said as much in a letter after my last visit, but she went so far as to send back everything I'd ever given her, the ring included and so I took that as a dismissal.

I do care quite about about her recovery and her well-being, which was my main motive behind easing back, but it seemed we have reached an impasse and I do not know how to move forward.

Sincerely,
J. Hatchitt

  

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September 9, 1890

Dear Mr. Hatchitt,

I appreciate your sentiment to try and protect her good name, but the words you wrote her did not speak of backing off but out backing out (as you have so written). I believe they have contributed to the misunderstanding which could be remedied in a candid letter. At least this way you may clarify the situation and perhaps part as friends if nothing is mended.

Sincerely,
Miss Marie-Louise Skovgaard

  

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