September 2, 1889

Dear Mr. Lukeson,

Perhaps in time Rosie will begin to talk more. I should hope she is a comfort to yourself and your mother with the others gone. How old is she now?

As for my cousin, you are right, of course. Putting myself in her shoes I would hope for someone to reach out to me. Yet I have not found it in myself to send any letter I have written. At first I had my reasons, trying to protect her in my own way. Now though, it has become petty of myself. I had hoped that once things had passed over she might have reached out. But she did not. I would help her if only she let me, but she didn’t even give me the chance to help her before she left. Nor did she leave word for us. Mother insists that some things are better left alone, but I am more inclined to agree with you on this particular circumstance.

I remember hearing of your uncle and brother, it is a terrible loss to all to lose someone so young. But they were very brave to protect the others. I’m sure he knows you miss him and is looking down at you from Heaven.

It is wonderful to hear of King’s position! I am sure you are very proud of him.You most worry about him, though, since he seems to worry often about so much else and now he is in such a role.

For what it is worth I think you would have made a good Hufflepuff. I would have enjoyed spending more time with you. The common room, while lacking the views of the towers I’m sure, still is one of the places I feel the most at home at. Is it strange that I still miss Hogwarts?

Often when I see those of our set working I assume it is because of a love or desire such as your’s to work. I think it admirable that you would take a job to make a difference rather than simply enjoying the life that this afforded to those of our standing.

It is my greatest hope to find a new passion, although I already know this will not come from my own marriage. Perhaps I shall have to take after your sister and learn to bake, although I doubt my new husband will approve of such an endeavor. Or really much of anything beyond being a dutiful wife.

Your parents and relations are lucky to have found love. My own family is made up us arranged marriages that have not brought much joy to the couples involved. It is why my mother allowed me the freedom to search for my own husband until now. She worries I shall never find anyone I truly love and worries for me. I can not blame her reasons, but they bring me no joy. Especially as of late.

While the thought of you marrying another - I hope you do find love and you stand to those ideals. So few gentlemen that I know do. Whoever the lady may be, she will be a lucky to have you by her side, to know that you love her and treasure her for more than a well connected marriage. So few of us are allowed such circumstances.

I must cut this letter short as I am expected at an event this evening with my intended. I would hope you shall be in attendance, but it shall be painful to watch from afar as my evening is held up in tedious conversation Mr. Leycre.

Your friend,
Miss Lucille Flint

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Thank you MJ for an amazingly Lucy set!