Chapter 12Dearest Rachel,
You had a son! My darling, little Rachel had a son. I am beyond ecstatic for you. All of my prayers and love go out to you both. I can hardly wait to see him one day. I am grateful that Captain English, and his aunts are there for you – I so wish it was I. He must be beautiful, just like his mother. I can just see Phillip strutting around bragging about his son.
As with me, my life is quite dull compared to yours, I am sure. You spoke of obtaining a couple of gowns. I, too, have acquired a couple of very fine gowns, not that I use them that much.
I got quite a start when Lady Collingsworth went into her bedchambers and saw a snake. Someone said they never saw anyone move so quickly. Of course, she was not hurt, just frightened. She tried to prepare a breakfast
