Lucille,

As much as I would like to support and congratulate you on your union, I just can’t.  You are rushing too quickly into this, my dear. You might have felt pressured with your sudden engagement with Mr. Lécuyer (Believe me, I'm just as surprised as you are) but I am warning you that you have placed yourself in a life time of trouble. Our parents have always reminded us that marriage is not a game. I've heard far too many whispers of hasty unions turning sour. I do not want yours to be one of them.

How sure are you that Mr. Lukeson’s feelings are won’t be a short-lived passion? While I haven’t been as active in social events as I’d like to be, I am aware that you two have only just been seen together recently. And If he really does love you he should not dare to tarnish your name. You deserve someone with higher standard and a more mature mindset. I do not think he can provide you with the life you deserve.

Please cousin, think and reconsider. I know you to be far more sensible than this. I do not want you to regret this decision of yours when it is already too late and end up hurt in the process. Understand that I only care for your happiness.

Affectionately your cousin,
Araminta