5th June, 1888
Miss Valentine,
Kindred spirits indeed! A recent sojourn to the Himalayas aside, I think you likely deserve the first prize for travel.
I probably should confess that the advertisement of mine you came across was not, actually, of my own doing, so this letter has come as something of a surprise. That said, it is true that I should hate to turn down an adventure - not least an adventure of the heart. I expect I would be much entertained to hear your thoughts on the matter.
And I will do my very best to be charming.
Yours,
Adventurous Fellow, Apparently
Adventurous Fellow, Apparently
P.S. I also happen to know one of the most hopeless cases of a lonely heart imaginable, and I would gladly accept your help in her regard, if you feel particularly equipped for a challenge.
