Pulling out a piece of paper, she started writing.
She would Rose first. She was sure her sister would be waiting eagerly to hear from her. She could only hope the letter didn’t take too long to arrive.
Dear Rose,
I have made it to Ashton Castle. The place isn’t exactly what I had expected. I look forward to inviting you here, but I want to do a little redecorating first. There is an entire wing in disrepair as none of the staff are allowed there. Apparently it's forbidden. Have you ever heard such a thing?
Still, you know me. I love a challenge or project I can really sink my teeth into, and this place seems like it should be just that. The staff all seem quite nice, even if it is rather small. My ladies’ maid Daisy is an absolute delight.
Apparently, Christopher has spoken about me in the past, or so the servants say. They make it sound like we’re part of some great love story!
He acts so different to the young man I danced with at that ball. Something has happened here and I intend to find out what. I wish I could just ask Daisy. I’m sure the girl would tell me if she knew, she reminds me quite a bit of Milly in that regard, but I doubt she knows much. The staff here is so unconventional! I doubt I can convince our housekeeper, Mrs. Carter.
That leaves me with two options, investigating myself and trying to get answers out of Christopher. If he catches mesneaking around I doubt he’ll say much, so I think I’m going to start by trying to speak with him. Wish me luck.
Everything is so quiet this far in the country side. I rather miss the sounds of London. I had such a hard time sleeping with the sheer silence.
It still bothers me that I didn’t get a chance to say a proper farewell, but I shall have to make up for it when I see you again. I hope you aren’t missing me too much, though I know I miss my family a great deal, especially you, I must confess.
I hope you are doing well. I will greatly miss getting to see you at the balls. I also hope that now that I am settled, mother and father might be more amenable to a certain gentleman who frequently ends up on your dance card.
I can’t wait to see you there.
With more love than I can say,
Your dear sister
Veronica
With that one taken care of she pulled out another page and began to write one to little Milly.
To my sweet baby sister,
Did you have fun at the breakfast?
I am so sorry I couldn’t be there, but I was far too excited to see my new home. The place is magical and I can’t wait to show it to you.
Some time soon, I hope to have a special party. Nothing too big just the people I love most, but you must be there! That will be when I finally get to show you my wonderful new home.
But that isn’t all you will get to see.
If you can keep it a secret, I’d like to tell you that I am about to get a dog. Perhaps you could write me back with name suggestions.
I miss you so much
Please be sure not to neglect your studies.
I can’t wait to show you everything I have found here
Your loving big sister
Veronica
Then all that was left were her parents. She took a deep breath then started on the final letter.
Mother and father,
I arrived safely yesterday.
