Lessons Never End

[Lyra Dashwood]

Mrs. Swift,

I should like advice on how best to quit the acquaintance of a man I no longer wish to receive corrospondence from. I have expressed in writing my desire to receive no further letters from him, but this has not deterred him. I contemplated catching and keeping his owl to prevent him from writing, but that is hardly ladylike. Your advice on how best to handle this matter shall be greatly appreciated.

Miss L Potter

  

[Letitia Swift]

November 25th, 1882

Dear Miss Potter,

It disturbs me that you are communicating with a man whom is clearly very persistent in trying to garner your attention. I cannot imagine it is any proper sort of relationship for a young lady of your standing to be engaging in. However, as you have learned better than to encourage and maintain an acquaintance with your gentleman, I advise you simply to burn each of his letters without breaking the seal and reading. It may take a while depending on how determined this man is but he shall eventually give up. Gentlemen enjoy a chase but only to a certain extent.

Yours Sincerely,

Mrs. Swift