I must apologise most sincerely for not writing much this week past. As you know, I was deep in the throes of preparing for the arrival of the Henriksons, and the servants were being quite difficult. I am very pleased to announce that I have finally procured the services of a new butler. He is known by the name Sebastian Michaelis, and he comes most highly recommended. In fact, the impeccability of his reputation is such that I am certain you will find his name to be known even among your fellow students in The City. Unfortunately, he is finishing out a contract abroad, so I do not expect his arrival until the 14th of November at the very earliest, and possibly as late as the end of the month. In the meantime, I attend to the chaos on my own, and eagerly await his arrival. As you can see, he appears to be most capable, even when faced with unusual circumstances.
I took some more items to the shop today and found that I had a not unwelcome sum waiting for me from goods I had sold previously. Eighty dollars and twenty-five cents if you can countenance it! My pocketbook was positively bulging! I have put the money away with the intention of using it on adoption fees for Durango when I find him. And you, too, have some monies that I shall keep safe for you, as one of your clay birds has sold! Is that not most pleasing? I have already taken it to the Post Office and shipped it off.
I would like to write more, but I have mountains of laundry to attend to and the servants in the washroom will need direction. In addition, Hazel still needs dragging about. I do wish she were more self-motivated, but what can one do? Also, after my success at the shop in town, I am quite inspired to discover more items to be sold. I look forward to seeing you again in three days' time.
All my love,
Mother
Post Script: I have just received a communication on The Instrument from our Dear Friend, Miss Millicent Hughes. She will be calling shortly. I must prepare!
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