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[Lupus Jameshill]

If opened by someone other than @'Charles Jameshill', this reads as a very bland memo from the hospital and is addressed to 'Sir.' (@'Odira Potter')

1 March 1887

Father,

I hope Theo was not utterly unreasonable. I did not intend for him to become involved in this at all; I ran into him by chance and he accosted me with all sorts of accusations--running away from the family, abandoning him, faking my death, etc.--and made such a public spectacle of our meeting that I was obligated to pull him aside and explain matters, at least superficially. I had no idea he intended to insert himself in our meeting and I regret the unfortunate situation that put us both in very much.

I have been presenting myself as middle class. I've taken good care of the things mother has given me over the years and can continue to do this without additional assistance. I mentioned I'd started introducing myself as Charlie Williams; my 'story' is that my parents live in Australia, where I grew up, and that I have distant family in England. So far no one has been particularly curious about my relations and I can continue to be vague if you would prefer. I would, however, like very much if I could continue to see Theo--assuming he has come around slightly--and think that it might be convenient to use this 'distant relation' as an excuse.

I've been rather vague about travels in my past and no one has asked for any details. Traveling is the best and most flexible alibi, as no one can have occasion to have met me if I can continuously claim that I was somewhere else on the dates in question. Reading travel books has been quite instructive in this regard.

I spend most of my time away from the cabin in Irvingly; this seems reasonably safe as the residents are newer and unfamiliar. I've taken a job as a carpenter there and seem to have a knack for magical carpentry. I've started working on a book on transfiguration which I may some day attempt to have published.

Please advise if you find anything objectionable in what I've written and we can discuss the matter.

Again, I'm sorry about Theo.

L.

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[Charles Jameshill]

3rd March, 1887

L,

Your brother remains very much your brother; this is nothing I cannot handle, though I do wish most ardently I did not have to. I do not blame you in the slightest for Theo’s actions, however, so you may rest assured there. He is a man grown, and must learn to behave as such. Rashness is a certain family trait that has not done well by Jameshill men in the past: I hope he will learn from the mistakes of his father and brother.

You have placed a great deal more thought into your alibi and alias than I gave you credit for at our last meeting, for which I apologize. I must hope that I have no need to make the acquaintance of Mr. Williams in a professional capacity though in time I might be ready for a social acquaintance but your mother, I think, might wish to know him socially, if you should allow it. Do not punish her for my own sins; a mother’s love for her child is beyond our own comprehension as mere men.

I am pleased to know that you are doing well. Please inform me if this should cease to be the case, that I might assist you in any way I am able.

Yours.

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[Lupus Jameshill]

5 March 1887

Father,

That seems altogether reasonable, particularly if she might find herself in the neighborhood of Irvingly for lunch or tea. I'll write and see whether she might be amenable to this; I don't think it very wise to be seen coming or going from your London house at present.

L.

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