July 20th, 1888
Dear Mr. Gladstone,

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You're too nice to me after all I've done. I must admit that I had few hopes that you would return my original letter, and even fewer that you would continue with regular correspondence while I'm stuck here. If my letters bother you, please know that you are not at all compelled to return them. I would understand.
It's been two days since I received your letter, and still none from the expedition have appeared. For once I'm glad that I have few friends to worry about; I've lost contact with many of my others since May.
Yours,
Bella Scrimgeour
Bella Scrimgeour

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