Oh my! Congratulations! I'm so blissfully happy for you. I know its only a courtship so far, but I remember how he used to gaze at you across the room. Do you think you'll be married by year's end? How lovely would that be! Both of us squared away in loving marriages (however unconventional mine might be). Oh, Diana. I'm so happy I feel my face will split from the force of my smile. You deserve every ounce of joy.

Thank you for the vase! I have already filled it with flowers and set it in the foyer. It's beautiful.

Reuben and I are doing well and are settling in nicely. He was talking the other day about a possible promotion at work even! If there's ever a moment for you to steal away I would love to see you and catch up properly.

I do have a favor to ask of you. As you know, Dorothy is set to debut come June. I know you'll be quite consumed with your blossoming relationship with Mr. Abbott, but might I call upon you to keep an eye on her? She took it upon herself to write to Mr. St.John-Black and I fear she will make similar irrational choices to myself. Obviously, I cannot do the job, much as I'd like to.

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beautiful set by mj