December 14th, 1890
Vanessa,
A career is always favorable to the debutante life. Why rely on someone to provide what you can do yourself? It isn't too late to start a profession now.
Being home is strange, especially since I wasn't due to return for some time. I already miss traveling, too, but it will be nice to see my family for Christmas. I haven't been here for the holidays in years.
Jo
Although her handwriting contains much of the same characteristics, it is now a much sloppier version. Some letters have random lines going through them as though the quill suddenly shifted mid-stroke.![[Image: V9Vf0R0.png]](https://i.imgur.com/V9Vf0R0.png)