The 'Correspondence' Affair #18 - January 1, 1913 (Alexander to Millicent)

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From : Edzell, Scotland

January 1, 1913

My Dear Millicent,

My utmost apologies as I do not believe that I remembered to warn you in my letter on Christmas Day that I will be starting back to London tomorrow. I have arranged with my hosts that when a letter comes from you that they will forward it to me immediately since I doubt your Christmas letter will have the opportunity to arrive before I depart.

It has been an interesting time in Scotland visiting with my kin here, many of whom I had not seen since I was a lad of perhaps six years. One thing that this visit has settled in my mind is that, while I might enjoy spending the occasional times here as a retreat, this is not the sort of area I would care to make my permanent residence. London is far more to my current tastes. I have found that I rather like the feeling of being at the center of things.

In looking back over your previous letters, I believe I neglected to give you any further details on the coming nuptials of my friend George Stagg and his fiance, Florence. They are to be wed on Friday, January 10 and yes, I will be one of the ones standing for George. I shall also be escorting his sister Evelyn again at the festivities.

I have my doubts that the sort of details that I will notice about the wedding will be the sort of details that might be of interest to you, but I will do my best to relay them along after the celebration is completed. I think George and Florence will make a good match. They both share several interests and Florence has a very nice laugh as opposed to the rather high-pitched giggle that Evelyn is still unfortunately prone to lapse into.

In international news, I have heard that Woodrow Wilson won the Presidential election in the United States and will be taking up the office in March. The Turkish/Italian war has ended, but only because war has broken out in the Balkans and the Ottoman Empire found itself with too many front lines to deal with. With all the unrest on the continent, I would have to guess that the older students of your school will be continuing to do without trips abroad.

As I said I would, I looked to the North Star as best I could at midnight. The sky was rather overcast and I hope that is not a poor omen for the coming year. I will be holding off on another letter until such time as your Christmas one catches up to me.

Yours always,

Alexander

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Comments

[mrua7.livejournal.com]

The comment about Evelyn's giggle must have been a nice reassurance (subliminal that is) that Alexander has no interest in the girl.

The historical references were excellent, gently reminding the reader of the time period.

[avirra.livejournal.com]

Definitely a relief *g*. And another reason to renew her own vow against giggling.