Do you ever consider the great divide of your life? The split between the before and after your unfortunate misadventure in South America? Very few understand what I mean by this, but I thought perhaps you might. I do, however, understand if you don't wish to speak upon it.

There was an unfortunate incident in Egypt, and I, too, now know what it means to have a great divide in my life. A before and after. Only, I haven't a clue how to proceed within the after. Where do you turn when the only career you ever dreamt to have is no longer an option? Or, at least, will not be an option for some time. I'll always be able to work in my sister's shop, I suppose, but what sort of life is that? Trapped in some dusty old antique shop that sees fewer people than I did living in some of the most remote places in the world?

I guess I'm asking for your advice. I would ask to go for a drink, but truthfully I'm not capable of sitting in a pub for any amount of time at present.

I hope you're well otherwise. Congratulations on your courtship with Miss Fisk.

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beautiful set by mj