You tell Bastien not to be a pest! Threaten him with a spritz, the little monster hates water. I am so glad to hear everything is going alright, not that I doubted it for a minute, but I know they can be a handful (and a half!).

I am also thrilled to hear you like the quill, I thought it was so handsome when I found it! I immediately thought you would appreciate it. Thank you for the book, I cannot wait to devour it by the campfire light.

Amelia! You went in for books and found a man? How scandalous! Tell me more!

I do hope you've had the most wonderful holiday, give my best to your family and my love to Penny. Still missing you!