Post by Lolua on Apr 16, 2007 0:05:31 GMT -5
Written in the style of c. 1810 Regency England, as inspired by the works of Jane Austen
Dear Mr. Blake,
May this letter find you well and in good spirits. I do hope that my telegram indeed found you in Stockholm. Having no response from you, I am in a most dreadful state of worry over the condition of the North Sea cable and, of course, the safety of your person. My worry was only compounded upon being unable to locate any examples of your writing in the most recent editions of The Times. Until I learnt of your imminent arrival at Blake Manor, this perplexing state of events and your recent sojourn in Sweden had awakened nightmares of a terrible tragedy befalling you at the hands of angry Danes.
You may be disappointed that there has been an alteration in the plans I had sent in my wire. My family expects to in fact remain in the country for the duration of the summer, and therefore our meeting in town would be not only unlikely, but impossible.
However, a conspiracy of goodwill is in our favor. My mother wishes me to write that you, and all your family, naturally, are welcome at Exmoor Park as soon as it should be convenient for a visit. For not only her sake, but I daresay my own, do I take great pleasure in passing this invitation on to you. You shall, we expect, as often as possible wish to avail yourself of the fresher country air, taking weekends and holidays away from the stifling atmosphere of London.
And, of course, should you be called away in a professional capacity to another exotic and exciting destination, we shall be certain to hear of it through our mutual connections, and contact may be established despite the separation of geographical distance. How I do marvel at the modern convenience of the telegram, and the excitement of your travels!
I await your reply with great anticipation and as much fortitude as may be mustered.
Faithfully yours, etc.
Miss Wilma Perry
Exmoor Park, Devonshire
Dear Mr. Blake,
May this letter find you well and in good spirits. I do hope that my telegram indeed found you in Stockholm. Having no response from you, I am in a most dreadful state of worry over the condition of the North Sea cable and, of course, the safety of your person. My worry was only compounded upon being unable to locate any examples of your writing in the most recent editions of The Times. Until I learnt of your imminent arrival at Blake Manor, this perplexing state of events and your recent sojourn in Sweden had awakened nightmares of a terrible tragedy befalling you at the hands of angry Danes.
You may be disappointed that there has been an alteration in the plans I had sent in my wire. My family expects to in fact remain in the country for the duration of the summer, and therefore our meeting in town would be not only unlikely, but impossible.
However, a conspiracy of goodwill is in our favor. My mother wishes me to write that you, and all your family, naturally, are welcome at Exmoor Park as soon as it should be convenient for a visit. For not only her sake, but I daresay my own, do I take great pleasure in passing this invitation on to you. You shall, we expect, as often as possible wish to avail yourself of the fresher country air, taking weekends and holidays away from the stifling atmosphere of London.
And, of course, should you be called away in a professional capacity to another exotic and exciting destination, we shall be certain to hear of it through our mutual connections, and contact may be established despite the separation of geographical distance. How I do marvel at the modern convenience of the telegram, and the excitement of your travels!
I await your reply with great anticipation and as much fortitude as may be mustered.
Faithfully yours, etc.
Miss Wilma Perry
Exmoor Park, Devonshire