Beloved friend,
I have caused an uproar at Rosemont, it seems. I would laugh if the situation were not so grave.
With a stroke of my pen—all right, I am being overly dramatic, not with a single stroke of my pen, but with my letter to Louisa—I have broken Mr. Dryden’s contract with my papa.
singleI told Louisa that Mr. Dryden had a child.
I told her that this is why Mr. Dryden offered for her, in case she thought it was for her beauty or status. He needs a mother for his child.
I also told Louisa that he had written to me about the child, in case she wanted to dispute me. I invited her to ask her mama for the truth.
I have not heard from Louisa, but that is no surprise. However, I heard from Marianne. I slipped her letter into these pages. After the dust has settled, I will write to h
