I have not really confronted Albert about his deception like I did my parents, but he knows something is very wrong. Soon I know he will visit with them and we will have to have a reckoning. Pray for me, Duncan, because I know it will not go well.
I must stop now as Albert will be home soon. When you write again, please tell me more about your life in Chicago. I try to imagine what the city must be like, but the only thing I have to compare it to is Louisville and that was years ago. If I came, where would we live? What would you tell your sister about our situation? I am not making any promises about coming, you understand. I just need to know what to expect if I should.
With deepest affection,
Lydia
When Albert came home, Lydia had supper ready and the children were quiet and busy. I
