20th October, 1890
To Mr X,I hope you will forgive any awkwardness on my part in the structuring of this epistle as, as you noted yourself, it is rather difficult to know how to corrspond without knowing the identity of the recipient. It is almost as though it were a futile exercise given that I am not sure how I would ever come to be in contact with someone I did not even know the name of.
Inkeeping with the spirit of the thing though I shall respond accordingly. I have a vast interest in potions and music, the former of which I am quite adept at (I do hope this does not give me away?) and the latter of which I hope one day to truly excel at. It is fortunate that the pianoforte is an interest that will likely never be blocked to me.
I return the question back to you, Mr X. Until such time I send best wishes for your health.
Regards,
Mademoiselle L.
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