Willingden,
March 1824
Charlotte was packing a trunk in preparation of her departure to London the following day. She was to accompany her sister to Town and keep her and her niece in good company and constant entertainment while her brother-in-law saw to some business affairs.
Usually, she would not join them on their trips and her niece would stay with their parents in Willingden, but this visit was anticipated to be several weeks in duration. As such, Anne had insisted on bringing their daughter and her sister with them to keep her own boredom and idleness at bay.
Charlotte considered that she might pay a call to Lady Susan during their time in Town. They had maintained regular correspondence since their visit to bath. Charlotte decided she would pen a letter to her friend that evening.
London,
March 1824
Lady Susan was breaking her fast when the morning post was brought to her attention. Among the pile were the usual news and society pages, calling cards from various and a missive from her lover. A note from Miss Heywood could also be found within. Once Prinny's note had been addressed, Lady Susan chose to read this piece of new correspondence first.
Dear Susan,
I shall soon be travelling with my sister and her husband to spend some weeks in London with them as my brother-in-law attends to business and to visit with my elder brother. I wonder if, perhaps, you would welcome a call from us while we are in Town? I should certainly be delighted to see you again. If you would kindly direct your reply to my brother's home at 17 Fitzroy Square, I shall await it eagerly.
Your friend,
Charlotte
Well that was certainly pleasant news. Lady Susan would indeed welcome a call from Miss Heywood and should be well enough please to make the acquaintance of her sister. She was glad that Fitzroy Square was not so unfashionable an area that she should cause too terrible a scandal to be seen returning her friend's visit. And perhaps Charlotte and her sister would welcome a trip to Bond Street?
