Liberty,

I write with most excellent news: my 'surprise' outing with Mr. Macmillan yesterday has, quite fortuitously, resulted in a courtship betwixt the gentleman and myself! You will, I am certain, be delighted for me, especially given he is a second son—and so this attachment shall be no loss to your own prospects. It is my ardent wish that I shall be able to answer soon with news of a more permanent arrangement, but until then, you mustn't decide me boring as there are still several weeks left in the season! Your friendship remains of great value to me.

Affectionately,