Dear Acacia,

I have sent a letter to the ministry recounting our friendship and all I know of you. I'm sure they will listen! minister Ross is a reasonable and sensible man and I'm sure common sense and reasonableness will prevail. Of course if they wish to call witnesses and cross examine people in person I am more than happy to oblige - or indeed on the day of the hearing if you need support I would be happy to oblige. Especially now that I am an upstanding business owner.

I can admit to be incredibly envious of you, a matter of the heart is all I now feel is missing from my life, and while I would not dare to dream so high as a Baron - but if there is anyone you might think of in need of a wife, please feel free to introduce us! I joke of course! -well sort of!

You might come visit the paddock this week, I take receipt of my first Abraxan's this week, 2 beautiful mares, one already pregnant and a stallion. I also say farewell to my little unicorn foal. It might be nice for you to see him before he departs for the forest herd. The time with him has gone so quickly, we could flu to a more sedate tea afterwards if that would suit?

Affectionately
Maddie

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