May 13, 1893

My Dearest Sully,

Lavinia is asking when she, Alora and Molly are able to have another playdate. Her grandparents have sent her a few muggle toys and she is excited to play with them. (I am thrilled, but I am hiding them from my parents so she can enjoy them first.) Bring both the girls around and they can play. Plus now we own a cat who I'm sure would love the extra pets from children who aren't my own.

I'll have some tea and snacks for us, so we can catch up too. I might even try to entice you back to St. Mungo's.

Sincerely,
Delilah

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Sullivan Murphy

  

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May 14th, 1893

Dear Lila,

I can bring the girls 'round whenever you have a free afternoon. I can usually swing a Saturday with no issue. I'm sure their governess could use a little time off. I'm sure they have very important young lady things to attend to.

A new cat? What prompted that? You don't have your hands full enough? Let me know when suits you best.

Yours,
Sullivan

  

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May 17, 1893

Dear Sully,

Our governess could certainly use a break too. Ambrose is beginning to become a little explorer, and keeping all of us on our toes. I wonder how much Jacob and Jemima are being bothered by him, so I'm hoping to wear out some his energy while Lavinia attends to important little girl matters with yours. Saturdays are usually good for me. How about this upcoming one, the twentieth? I can have a little tea party set up for the girls, and I have an idea on how to keep Ambrose occupied and away from them.

It's a long story, but my garden was infested with gnomes and a friend recommended a cat to help keep them away. They've seemed to vanish, luckily. And you know I never have my hands full enough to turn you away. It's been so long since I've seen you last.

Yours,
Delilah

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Sullivan Murphy

  

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