Letters of an Inmate

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My darling Lauren,

I meant to write you as soon as I arrived but it is so hard to
remember you're not simply in the next room, I am so used to
your company.

Aunt Elizabeth and Auntie Marina have already written me long
glowing letters to tell me what an angel you've been and I'm so
proud. Do remember to mind Adam even when he's being difficult,
for you know he loves you very much and only means to tease.

I've sent you a watercolour I made of the sun rising over Mr.
Ericson's gardens, although I left out the silly iron fence he's put
in which I think now was a mistake, as there's some scroll
work on it that is really quite exquisite once you get used to it. I
think dear Mr. Ericson must be getting quite paranoid in his
advancing years, for not only has he put gaurd rails on my
windows and raised that ridiculous metal fence, his staff insists it
would be simply too dangerous for me to venture out past the
gates, and they seemed quite overcome with panic when I went
for a quiet stroll yesterday to clear my head.

Give my love to all my friends, especially Adam, but keep the most
for yourself for I miss you greatly

your own Mama,
Sincerity