Miss Scrimgeour,

I would never leave a letter of yours unanswered. Not only would it be quite rude but I cherish your correspondence. I am not bothered by them at all in the slightest, especially if it is of some help for you to pass the time. I know quite well that being an in-patient can be quite the bore!

I am saddened to hear that you have lost contact with your friends. Rest assured, that I am one friend that you need never worry about when it comes to losing contact if you do not wish it to be so. Even so, it is quite worrying that they have not yet returned.

All my love,
Richard Gladstone