July 4th, 1891

Dear Mister Selwyn,

I am not a man but I would also shudder at the idea of being called boring. Perhaps more so than being called plain but I have never been described as being plain so I suppose my opinion might change should I have the experience. If the opposite were to hold true, I think it could be quite chaotic. Though it could be quite entertaining as well. I believe a lot of my peers might be at a loss. Not due to any lack of wit but rather due to the rather limited scope of topics considered 'proper' for young ladies to chatter about when out in public among potential beaus.

I hope these purple and blue blooms are more in sync with your decor. Purple is among my favorite colors so I now assume you to have impeccable taste in home decor.

Sincerely,
Clarissa Cosgrove