…For once it wasn’t Uncle William who arrived as a surprise-guest by ship (although
…For once it wasn’t Uncle William who arrived as a surprise-guest by ship (although he was also there), but Cousin Edward. Father was horrified to learn that he had taken two months off from university just to visit us. Being Fergus’ best friend, Edward acted as godfather, although, as Eppie pointed out, if we should all be taken by the plague, who will take Matthew to Sweden to live with Edward, and may he keep a baby at university? Luckily Father didn’t hear her. Mr Brodie told her to study more good manners and less history. I don’t think she will. We really missed you, but of course you couldn’t rush back from France, having only just arrived there. Mother sends love to her brother and family. We hope you are doing well, and we can’t wait to read more about the charming Monsieur Charles Delaroche. Your sister Ysobel -- source link
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