December 16th, 1890
Vanessa,
I don't know how to persuade you that following your passion isn't something to be ashamed of. That's a decision you'll have to come to yourself.
My passion took me across the world, and I'll never regret that. Even if Society deems me unsuitable for its ranks.
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)