February 20, 1890

Dearest Maggie,

Shawn has arranged for me to return on a ship, it is to leave in a few days. Sadly he has been detained by some family business and will not be able to travel with me. I had asked him if I should stay behind, but father wrote that he had been ill and Shawn wishes me to at least be on the right side of the sea for his sake.

Perhaps it is a blessing that I was never able to attend, for I have no memories to miss of the such a place. I always did long to be there though, I am sure when he gets his letter his excitement will hardly be contained.

I shall look forward to tea with you on my return.

Yours,
Nimiane