6th July, 1891

My dear Xandra,

I am delighted today to celebrate your successful orbit around the sun. Happy birthday, my dear friend! I hope that you allow yourself some respite from the meaningful work you do each day, and truly take opportunity to celebrate yourself.

As you know, Mr. Ross and I have taken the children to Sanditon Terrace for the month. I hope that you will consider joining us, for this house is quite vast and I would love ever so to have your company!