18th of January, 1891
It is not the rule but rather the exception for a woman to work. Besides, a different person would make the horrible assumption that my father is unable to provide for me because I seek to earn my own money, which is certainly not the case! I suppose it was instilled to me and my siblings that money should be earned and that we shouldn't sit around waiting on our privilege.
You need not pay me for my services, they were extended to you because I felt like assisting you, as a friend. I suppose you could pay me in a way and that is tied to these plans I mentioned.
You see, instead of a coming-out ball, my father has promised to fund a trip to Italy in the summer. I am to visit the places most related to the arts — Florence, in particular. I do not suppose you could find an excuse to visit home during those weeks so you could be my tour guide? You understand that this would need to occur "accidentally", though I am sure my Papa wouldn't mind if I were to tell him I have a friend there. We would have a chaperone and all, so it is not like he'd need to worry.
Yours,
set by MJ
You need not pay me for my services, they were extended to you because I felt like assisting you, as a friend. I suppose you could pay me in a way and that is tied to these plans I mentioned.
You see, instead of a coming-out ball, my father has promised to fund a trip to Italy in the summer. I am to visit the places most related to the arts — Florence, in particular. I do not suppose you could find an excuse to visit home during those weeks so you could be my tour guide? You understand that this would need to occur "accidentally", though I am sure my Papa wouldn't mind if I were to tell him I have a friend there. We would have a chaperone and all, so it is not like he'd need to worry.
Yours,
Ruby Urquart
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