Their resilience astounds me. My youngest, Sebastian, is not yet four and has already proven to be more adaptable than most of my acquaintances. I pray he never loses the trait.

Edmund frequently complained about the hefty amount of paperwork that accompanied the higher positions. There were some weeks I didn't see him except for breakfast in the morning. Truthfully, I think he preferred it that way.

I sincerely hope you take to your new position better than he ever did.

I'm sorry to hear she became a widow so young. Was theirs a love match? I shall have to write to her myself. I would hate to task you with playing the messenger between two women. As you said, your schedule is fairly busy. However, in the interim you can assure her I'm doing well and will arrange a visit soon if she prefers.

How are Felicity and your father?

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Beautiful set by MJ