Exchange

[intheheart]

Title: Exchange
Rating: G.
Summary: Letters on the subject of Yvonne's leaving.




transcription:

Dear Papa
Sir;

I do not know how to begin this letter. I think you must have heard something of what has happened by now, but Miss Carew says that I must write myself, lest you think that I have

My mother has gone away from the house. I believe she has gone away with Lord Durrell, the Marquess of Ashbourne's heir. I do not know certainly where or with whom, nor do I know why she has gone. She tried to make me go with her but I would not.

I am prevaricating. You must know this, sir, before you know anything else. My mother has told me that you are not my father. She has not said who my true father is. I do not believe she has said this to anyone else, but I think that you must know.

I am staying now with my friend, Miss Carew, the daughter of Sir and Lady Carew. If you wish to

I must conclude this letter now. Miss Carew has said that she will get her father to frank it so you need not pay postage. I am as ever your daughter yours in duty,

Olivia





transcription:

My dearest daughter;

I hope my salutation will have told you all you need to know of my feelings on this subject, but to be clear, and brief:

You are my daughter, whatever your mother has said. In this case she does not matter, and whatever she has said to you, put it out of your mind. You are my daughter, my child, and so I shall say to the end of my days.

Her leaving is unfortunate, but by no means a disaster. We shall discuss this in further detail when I arrive.

I beg you will forgive me, but I shall have to leave you in the care of your friend for just a little while longer. I plan to arrive in town in a week, perhaps less.

I love you with all my heart, my dear, and I am as ever your father,

Hugh Marhenke