Loved sister of mine,
you'll never know how much joy your letter brings me. Yes, I'm concentrating in music. I'm preparing the entrance examination for the conservatory. Father and mother are well. Mother's cooking, knitting or reading all day. She loves to hear me play. Dad's always working on a new book. Lawrie is a little bit gloomy since we left for Windenburg, he's often writing letters to that friend of his. And, of course, he paints a lot.
After all we are living a quiet life, however have you heard the news? There are rumors about an upcoming conflict between nations. Could you believe that? A war? Lawrie is scared he may be forced to enlist, but father said that a war is not going to happen.
Dear sister, I cannot avoid the topic anymore. A few days ago, aunt Pauline wrote us a missive announcing that granfather Lawrence died in his sleep. The news saddened us deeply, and yet I thought that he was finally able to reunite with his beloved Florence. I'm sorry to end this letter with such a sad subject,
I hope to hear from you soon,
Your sister, Olive.
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