Dearest Nathan Attwood,
I have arrived safely, and am sitting here in a room that Robin has commandeered as his study. I had not had much of a chance to meet Elise's parents before now, and perhaps it is good that I am finally having a chance to. Robin's parents-my own mother and father-in-law, are far less likely to see me during this visit. But I have decided that if she-Elise-is doing a bit better I will in fact travel West for a few days. I have written Uncle to come down to Frampton on Severn, in any case.
As for what I have been doing, I have been sitting with Elise at times. She has seemed to feel better since I have arrived, but I hope the trip to Walton-on-the-Naze does not tire her too much. I have also been playing with Flora, Robert, and Robert's 'Pyrenean Mountain Dog' Hattie. I cannot keep up with them for the most part, but they are lovely to watch go about. I did end-up sleeping on the lawns yesterday, however. And besides planing for the trip East, Robin and I have been working on locating and delivering a letter to Louis Plumb's mother. It is strange to work on a case with him again, and very out of sorts lacking our usual third party member.
Mentioning Louis Plumb, I did send him a letter two days ago (as of this writing). I wonder if he has received it yet? I also sent Narciso one the day after. If you do not mind, would you be willing to see if my letters have been received and perhaps visit my little brown bat? I know the mail system is prone to being searched and raided, so if they have not I would like to know when I return. I am also including the addresses for where I will be staying at next, and my home address if you should wish to write me a letter in reply.
I hope that you are well, and that Bar will have returned safely by the time that I do. Give my regards to Pepper and Mrs. Williams, and Bar if he is back.
---L. Cassius
I have arrived safely, and am sitting here in a room that Robin has commandeered as his study. I had not had much of a chance to meet Elise's parents before now, and perhaps it is good that I am finally having a chance to. Robin's parents-my own mother and father-in-law, are far less likely to see me during this visit. But I have decided that if she-Elise-is doing a bit better I will in fact travel West for a few days. I have written Uncle to come down to Frampton on Severn, in any case.
As for what I have been doing, I have been sitting with Elise at times. She has seemed to feel better since I have arrived, but I hope the trip to Walton-on-the-Naze does not tire her too much. I have also been playing with Flora, Robert, and Robert's 'Pyrenean Mountain Dog' Hattie. I cannot keep up with them for the most part, but they are lovely to watch go about. I did end-up sleeping on the lawns yesterday, however. And besides planing for the trip East, Robin and I have been working on locating and delivering a letter to Louis Plumb's mother. It is strange to work on a case with him again, and very out of sorts lacking our usual third party member.
Mentioning Louis Plumb, I did send him a letter two days ago (as of this writing). I wonder if he has received it yet? I also sent Narciso one the day after. If you do not mind, would you be willing to see if my letters have been received and perhaps visit my little brown bat? I know the mail system is prone to being searched and raided, so if they have not I would like to know when I return. I am also including the addresses for where I will be staying at next, and my home address if you should wish to write me a letter in reply.
I hope that you are well, and that Bar will have returned safely by the time that I do. Give my regards to Pepper and Mrs. Williams, and Bar if he is back.
---L. Cassius