How horrible! I wonder what it will have in store for me in the spring. One step closer to spinsterhood, my mother must be positively panicked by now.

I'm glad you found it satisfactory. Trying to keep the sweets new and interesting. I have peaches for the next one.

You know, I have heard that talking to plants helps them grow. I wonder how much truth it holds. I'll have to see if there's anything in the library about it. I have faith you can handle it. It doesn't require too much work. We need somewhere to hang my swing after all.

Hopefully I will see you soon. Have you heard from Miss Delaney recently? I have yet to hear about tea, but I didn't want to be a pest.