Dear R

In that fact I am truly blessed, my time, for the most part is my own. My father left behind a prosperous business of which I take no part in its day to day management, leaving me to my own interests and pleasures – of which plants form a large portion. My green house and orangery form the principle centres of my days, there is little that compares to the sort of contemplative quiet that is found in an orangery.

For my part, I have been blessed with friends who may not be of a similar mind, but at least respect my inclinations even if they do not understand them, and will allow me to spend an evening in talk, rather than forced into dancing or other displays.

Although more friendships of a quieter nature are never to be spurned, and at the very least it appears as though we might make for a modest sort of friendship and if at an event in the future, you might call upon me to make for an ‘unshowy’ conversation if showy companions prove to be too much.

Regards
Miss R.

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Lady is a wonder