Chapter 9My Dearest Edith,
I am thrilled that you are with child. I am so happy for you and Ian. You will undoubtedly have the most beautiful child in all of England. I look forward to holding your child someday.
I was very pleased to read that your father is doing much better. I love that man very much.
So, Lord Symington's wife is giving him a hard time. How delicious is that?
My news is not that exciting. I have been completely accepted by Captain English's two aunts and their staff. They are all wonderful. Did you know that Captain English bought some slaves and then set them free? He is a very fine man.
We went to a party the day I arrived. Oh dear Edith, I was exhausted, but the aunts wanted me to go so badly, so I went. A young English Lady was there dressed in an inappropriate
