15th Nov. 1911 (Marjorie to Henry)

To: Mr. Henry Wilkinson
Houses of Parliament
London, England

Dear Uncle,

I do not think there are enough words in the language to express my delight on receiving your leter. Conrad coming home! I did not dare to hope that it would be so soon, and my whole self is in such a flurry of anticipation and joy! I know that with him close to me again any present troubles will melt away dreamlike, and it is with increadable eagerness that I look forward to finally setting the date for our wedding!

But I must turn for a moment from my selfish celebration to more practical concerns. I do hope the reason for Conrad's return is entirely happy? I only ask because he has not written me of it himself and indeed his letters have included only pleasure in his new surroundings. I do not mean to question my own good fortune, but I do hope that he is quite well.

Which brings me to the matter of my poor mother. I must confess, uncle, that I was rather startled by your injunction that I bring her along. You must understand that her condition is such as makes her prone to extreemly volitile moods and sudden, often indelicate outbursts. Forgive me sir, I do not mean to lecture you on the health of your own sister, and of course I will bow to your wishes in this matter as in everything, but if you would at least be so kind as to come and see her yourself before the journey in question, it would put my mind greatly at ease.

In gratitude for the relief and joy you have already given, I remain
Your obedient niece and daughter-to-be,

Marjorie Wells