July 8th, 1888
Sher,
That is exactly what I said to him! And he looked absolutely appalled that I would say such a thing. I'm glad I'm not the only one that would have thought that.

Oh, stop. You flatter me when you know very well there are far better catches out there than I. Even if you don't want a husband, you have far more to offer than I do. You've also got a sister that isn't married! Surely he can still do better.

And he thought we were in danger. He'd heard that there was a problem here in Pennyworth and thought to come and make sure we weren't. I'm glad I got home when I did or he likely would have kicked the door in. I'm not sure how he'd have explained something that like.. It turned into quite the eventful night.

You've no need to worry I'll be married before seventh year. I've made it quite clear what my plans for the future are. Marriage isn't one of them. Not now anyways. But again, he's likely to find someone better while I'm away at school. What man would sit around waiting for a silly girl to finish her final year of school anyways? And honestly, I've hardly spoken to my father on it. Who knows what he's thinking but my mother likes to ask when he'll be around again. She clearly thinks something more is going to happen but she's just as crazy as you are to think so.
Your Friend,
Emmy