Miss Forwar,

You could have a choice. I know I may sound like a typical boy in saying it, but I wouldn't if I didn't know it was true. The women in my family have jobs of their own, and I hope to follow in their footsteps. You either assert yourself or attempt to be as useless as possible in what your parents want for you until they allow you to pursue your dreams. Each side has its cons, I suppose.

There's so many reasons to be up at this hour, but none that Professor Sleptov would excuse if I dozed off after breakfast. It was nice writing to you, and I hope you manage an hour or two before daylight.

Sweet dreams,
Nelson Bide

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