My dearest Melody,

I called by your house today and I fear something terrible has happened. I asked to speak with you and was told there was no one by that name in the house? Has your husband to be forbid you from spending time with me because we spent so much of the party together?

Are you alright? Please tell me you are well? After what happened to Miss Scrimgeour when she defied her father I fear for you. Let me know you are well. If I do not hear from you I shall write to Dorothy and hope she has not been told to cast me off as well.

Yours in loving friendship
Ben

A few pressed pale white oat flowers have been included - they symbolise music or melodies.

Melody Crouch