June 9th, 1888
Charlie,
You hardly give your owl enough credit. Though, I don't blame him for biting you if you call him such things...

Don't worry. I've drank plenty of water though I've had to help my mother with work so I've not been able to actually expire in my bed. I'm sure she'll need some things delivered so I'll make sure to leave before dinner to make my deliveries.

And I think you forget, I was in that position thanks to a man. So don't sell yourself short by saying you're like any other man since obviously most would not have acted in the way you had.
Sincerely,
E. Woodcroft