“A florist who is less well known would be more interesting. Cordelia isn’t one to follow the crowd,” I point out. “She likes to be different.”
“I suppose. Nicole knows what she’s doing, though. We can’t have just anyone.”
“Of course not. They have to be the best of the best.”
“Yes, but that’s not what I meant. We need someone who can handle my daughter. I’m not sure if you’ve noticed,” she says, staring into the distance, “but she has a bit of a temper.”
OK. Here goes.
DRAFT ONE
Her Majesty The Queen
Buckingham Palace
London
SW1A 1AA
Madam,
With my humble duty, I am writing to you to ask whether you would consider loaning Queen Alexandra’s Kokoshnik Tiara for my friend who… fhjdslfnlskBFEUpr
Ugh. Start again.
DRAFT TWO
Her Majesty The Queen
Buckingham Palace
London
SW1A 1AA
Madam,
I hope this letter finds you and the family well. We have never met, however I believe you may know the Swann family and I was wondering…!!!!!!!
Oh, my God, this is impossible.
DRAFT THREE
Her Majesty The Queen
Buckingham Palace
London
SW1A 1AA
Madam,
This is a somewhat bizarre request. Bear with me.
As you are aware, you own the beautiful Kokoshnik Tiara and…
FFS, you can’t say “Bear with me” to the Queen, Sophie! Have you lost your mind? I actually hate this.
