9th October, 1891

Dearest Verity,

He sounds gallant indeed! I, too, wish that I might be there to meet him and offer my own observations, but in the interim, I must rely upon your own, I suppose. You say he discussed the matter with our brother—surely your own thoughts and preferences were considered as well? I should reevaluate my initial impression of him if this is not the case! I have, always, your best interests at heart, after all.