12th June 1894

Dear Anne,

Your latest letter made me laugh, I shall see your History of Magic book and raise you ancient ruins for your night time troubles. I currently have a Ghoul Studies text open on my bureau, I shall not recommend that for the night, unless of course the dietary habits of the recently deceased appeal to you? As for the Opera, you should know that all of the best Operas are in French, I shall take you to see Manon or perhaps Carmen. I am certain I can make a woman of culture of you yet mon ami.

Our age is a difficult time I shall concede, we have many expectations but little power, I am in London at the end of the month for the gala at the botanical gardens there, I shall not even be permitted to dance, but at least I get to see the bloom of Titania. I look forward to my sixteenth when I shall at least learn the name of the Monsieur that I am expected to wed, until then though I must assume our parents wish only what is best for us.

Please pass on my regards to Miss Potts, I am pleased that you are able to.find company over the summer.

Sincerely yours,
Mademoiselle Violetta Elise DeCroix