22 April, 1891
Ben,Elliott has always been curious—too curious, I say sometimes, but at the end of the day it makes me happy to see him take such an interest. One of my sister-in-laws bought him a set of four stuffed Hogwarts mascots while I was in the hospital to placate him, and he likes to pretend they're fighting each other. While I write he sits on the floor next to me playing with them, but sometimes he'll grip my leg or ask to sit in my lap. He asked what I was doing, and I said I was writing to Ben. I cannot say whether he truly remembers you or not, but he was quick to tell me to write "Hi Ben".
Don't sell yourself short; all work is important work. I'm sure there are many business deals that wouldn't have been made without the right drink in their glass. I take it it's you work as a salesman of sorts? Or do you help make the drinks as well? I've never been much of a drinker, but then again—with my job has I've never been allowed much of an opportunity.
