Daff had sat with the letter, hidden deep in her wardrobe, amidst all the other things in her life she could not find a place for, for several days. Though unsigned, the handwriting was as familiar to her as her own and though it had been a while since she had seen it, there was no mistaking it. First it left her winded, then confused and then bitterly angry. What on Earth was she supposed to do with this information? As she calmed down, she knew she ought to ignore it, to burn the letter and pretend it never happened. But...
October 5th, 1894
N,
What am I supposed to do with this knowledge? I tried and I tried and you said no. Need I remind you I did exactly what you told me to and now what? You regret it? I cannot handle this. That was unfair and reckless. Please do not put me in this position.
D