QUOTE : <b> <i>Madam,<br />My sincere thanks for your offer to speak to the tenants regarding the drainage issues. However, since you are already burdened with many demands, I have sent my brother, Weston, to handle the problem. He will arrive at Eversby Priory on Wednesday, and stay for a fortnight. I have lectured him at length about gentlemanly conduct. If he causes you a moment’s distress, wire me and it will be resolved immediately.<br />My brother will arrive at the Alton rail station at noon on Saturday. I do hope you’ll send someone to collect him, since I feel certain no one else will want him.<br />Trenear<br /><br />P.S. Did you really dye the shawl black?</i> </b><br /><br /><i>My Lord,<br />Amid the daily tumult of construction, which is louder than an army corps of drums, your brother’s presence will likely go unnoticed.<br />We will fetch him on Wednesday.<br />Lady Trenear<br /><br />P.S. Why did you send me a shawl so obviously unsuitable for mourning?</i><br /><br />In response to Kathleen’s letter, a telegram was delivered from the village post office on the morning of West’s scheduled arrival.<br /><br /><b> <i>Madam,<br />You won’t be in mourning forever.<br />Trenear</i> </b>