Page 37 of The Pursuit of Mrs. Pennyworth
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September 23rd
1:00 PM
My Dear Mr. Baker,
It has been five days since I visited you last. Thank you for your kind note asking after my welfare. As you requested, I have not left the house, awaiting your recovery before I resume my social engagements.
I have received an invitation to dine at Sir Alfred Penrose and Lady Penrose’s home two days hence. Since that is only a short carriage ride, I believe I shall accept.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Charlotte Pennyworth
September 23rd
1:30 PM
Dear Charlotte,
You are not to leave the house unless I accompany you. I thought I was clear on that matter. I expect to have a full recovery soon.
Yours sincerely,
Elliot
September 23rd,
2:00 PM
Dear Mr. Baker,
I assume you wrote your last note while not feeling quite yourself, because I am sure you had not intended to order me about.
As much as I love my home, I am quite weary of staring at its walls. A short carriage ride with Bones protecting me would not cause a danger.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Pennyworth
September 23rd
3:30 PM
My Dear Charlotte,
In retrospect, perchance I was a bit out of sorts when I penned my last note. I, too, am quite discontented with staring at my own walls. Unless you wish to be squired about town with an escort who resembles a pugilist, I suggest you continue to wait a few more days until I can accompany you on your so very important social life.
Elliot
September 23rd,
5:00 PM
Mr. Baker,
So very important social life! Yes, perhaps my social life is important to me, but that is hardly cause to demean my life.
