One week later…
Dear Booklover,
The archbishop refused to issue a special license, even after I supplied your notarized statement. Infuriating man. We will have to wait for the banns to be read. I was hoping to do so in Berwick. That is unless you wanted a London wedding. Will Mabel and Lillian travel?
Until then, I see no reason why we can’t move most of your things over, since they are already packed.
Yours,
Dear Captain,
I have found the perfect building. It has high ceilings and tall windows. The workshop has plenty of space for the presses, and there are two storage rooms that seem watertight. I can store as much fabric as I like and once finished, the books will be perfectly kept.
I have promised Lady Wharton a tour once the lease is signed. Speaking of which, the owner is insisting on your signature. Sigh.
Forever,
Dear Booklover,
I will meet with your landlord, but I will not sign the lease. He will accept your signature. What good is it being a duke if I cannot convince at least one man to move with the times? Rhett has responded. He and his wife arrive in a fortnight. You’ll like Della. The two of you have much in common.
I’ll send a footman tonight to gather the last of your things. I have a surprise for you in the library.
Dear Captain,
I thought my soul was full already, but this… Thank you. It was the only part of me still hurting. However, we may need another bookshelf. I have filled yours and we still need to move the novels from your cupboard.
Dear Booklover,
By color? Truly? How am I supposed to find anything now?
One month later…
Dear Booklover,
By the time you find this, you will be my wife. This afternoon cannot come quick enough.
I love you.
Dear Husband,
I love you, too
One year later…
Dear Captain,
Are you certain you are able to take a month off for this trip? The new hospital will only just be starting construction. There are bound to be problems.
Dear Booklover,
The estates will survive without me for a month. Andrew has everything in hand. I’m looking forward to exploring Paris. Besides, you must have someone with you. Otherwise, I will have to replace our greenhouse with a storeroom, as you cannot be trusted to choose fabric on your own.
Should I replace the greenhouse with a storeroom?
Two years later…
Dear Captain,
