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.

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