A/N: Yes, I'm finally back. Sorry for the long wait, I've been pretty busy lately. If you need to know about it, check the update in Safe House. To the US readers, this is a little Memorial Day gift you you. To those outside the US, well…just another chapter for you, I guess.
Disclaimer: Cassandra Clare owns The Infernal Devices, but I do own Diane Holloway.
Dear Tessa,
It was one of those days in New York when it was storming for a long time. I was a little sad, for I was going to go out and get a new dress. I saw it in the stores last night; it was light blue silk with a ruffle at the collar. Since that didn't happen, I cleaned the house, God knows my back hurts from lifting all the blankets.
The most wonderful thing just happened two days ago. Arthur invited me for a buggy ride with his sister, Violet, and her beau. His name's Theodore, but we call him Teddy. I met them last week; they're delightful company. Perhaps I'm just a hopeless romantic, but I absolutely love watching them together. Violet's twenty-two and very beautiful. I find myself secretly hoping that she and Teddy will get engaged.
I'm guessing Will's a bit of an unfortunate case, then? That certainly is a disappointment. But there must be some weakness in him. You work into him, Tessa. And if you find out what he's really hiding…keep it to yourself. Do any other people know him that well? You could try asking them some things.
From me to you,
Diane Hollway