September 12th, 1893
Dear Miss Thompsett,
What a relief. She has a tendency to wander and I thought perhaps she had gone to visit one of your other friends here in town, but erring on a week and I was a little nervous. I'm glad she is where she ought to be and is providing the comfort you describe. Truthfully you are much better equipped (and probably better liked) to take care of her. We have not gotten on well in our time together, but I suppose that is to be expected.
I am equally, if not more relieved to hear that the term is going well so far and that the flowers did their job. I did not realize you had been named Head Girl, congratulations! Keeping busy, I find, is the only way to keep some of the sadness at bay. It sounds like you have plenty to keep you going. I remember it being bittersweet myself, obvious differences aside, so I have faith you will continue on as you always have.
As for your sketch, it is quite stunning, despite my lack of knowledge concerning fashion. The lines are clean and I can certainly see the broom in the sketch. I have the feeling you would have won her over and she would have been proud to wear it. My mother was breathless looking at it and would like to know if you are wanting it back or if she could frame it and keep it? I could duplicate it magically if that works for you?
In regards to my seventh year, I'm afraid that what young men get up to in their spare time is not a tale for young ladies. I will say that it was a year full of fun with friends, challenges at school, but something I wouldn't have changed for anything and I hope you are able to experience the same.
Yours Sincerely,
A. Bixby
A. Bixby