February 27, 1888

Dear Miss Beauregard,

I do not believe one can spend too much time in a library. Especially not if it is a place one enjoys. I have always found that libraries calm me when I am stressed. Perhaps, this is a habit I developed at school, but it is one I have held on to in the years that have passed.

Your mother is smart in that regard. I would chafe under such restrictions, however. I suspect my housekeeper would be grateful if I were to employ such a rule. Alas, it is too much like losing a friend rid myself of my books. I admit that this habit has begun quite the library in my own home. You may even find it much like the one you dream about. Perhaps because of my habit of buying too many books I may one day find myself with a library worthy of compliment.

Is the novel you are reading quite good despite its length? I have of late been looking for something to occupy my evening hours and have found myself quite at a loss of what to read next.

Sincerely,
Mr. P. Adlard.

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