March 9, 1892

Dear Mr. Honeyduke,

It must be so very rewarding to run a sweets shop. Beyond baking for my family and the treats I have sent to you, I rarely am able to share mine with anyone else. Indeed you have given me an excuse to bake for someone new. With that in mind I have included a favorite of mine. It is an olive oil rosemary bread. Surrounded as you are by sweets I thought the change might be a welcome one.

You are most kind to introduce me to a new flavor. I found the coffee truffles delightful, but I do believe the raspberry ones shall always outshine them in my own tastes. I did find the chocolate paired with the coffee a rather rich flavor. Although now that I have tried this I find myself even more puzzled by the addition of honey to a cup of coffee. I know better, however, than to doubt your flavor combinations. I shall perhaps consider making something with coffee myself. I wonder, is coffee and honey scones perhaps something to consider?

You are not at so great a disadvantage as you might think sir. As I only know you by name and letter alone. For that matter I am not sure whether you do me a credit or a discredit - as you are a gentleman I suppose nothing worse than a credit - by supposing I have done my research when it was merely a matter of paying attention to your words and sheer luck. I shall demure and say it merely a matter of luck.

You have narrowed your options down more than you know, as your accurate deduction has left you with merely three to choose from. I do believe, sir, that you have done rather more research than myself. It might easier for you if we were named alphabetically. I once heard of a couple who named all eight of their children alphabetically. It seems a most orderly way in which to do this. I suppose my parents ought to have thought of that with us, it might make their lives easier when they are vexed to remember which daughter belongs with which name. Might I be so bold as to inquire if you have any siblings yourself?

Since we are not named alphabetically, but by another theme, one which, if I not mistake you have already placed, I shall leave a clue. My name suggests elegance. Although I am rarely elegant around my namesake as they often leave me sneezing.

Most sincerely,
Miss D.H.P

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