My Dearest One,
It would appear we have garnered the attentions of the romantics of the house. My chamber maid confessed to having read our letters as she delivers them. However what at once had been a terrifying revelation became an all too tempting opportunity. The ladies and I have reached an agreement and should you agree to the plan, we shall soon be together unbothered by any formality.
Tomorrow night, should you accept, the maids will create a diversion. With all of the terrible ruckus they will need the help of my governess and she will have to oblige, giving me all the time in the world to escape from my room unseen. I will be waiting there at our tree instead of sheets of paper.
With adoration,
J
The letter is sealed this time with the young girl’s seal in hardened wax, and from her window she watches the maid deliver her question with a flutter in her chest. What if he said no?
