November 17, 1911 (Annya to Eleanor)
From: Annya Marianovski
385 Park Avenue
New York, NY
USA
To: Miss Eleanor Everett
Wilkshire-on-the-Bog
Shropshire
England
Miss Everett,
After reading the note (I can't dignify anything so informal with the word letter) that you wrote to Mr. Wilkinson I know you are not one to be surprised that you are not alone in desiring such a man. I do not make it a habit of prying into Mr. Wilkinson's affairs (why create trouble for myself?), but when he leaves papers such as your note lying about I cannot be expected to sit idly by without neutralizing the threat.
You must understand, Eleanor, that I intend to keep Conrad. I will do all that is necessary. I hardly need tell you that this man has a special charm, an impetuosity that is is at once his attraction and default, for how can one hold on to the flying embers of an exploded firework? I intend to. Mr. Wilkinson may not have realized it yet, but I have already dealt with all his other attachments in New York.
Please find enclose $400. This should be more than enough to deal with your problem. Please do not come after Mr. Wilkinson again.
Do not think me a fool. I know that this is an activity, an expensive, exhausting activity, that I will have to continue all my life. But my great-great-great-grand uncle was a king, and I am prepared to fight for what I want.
Sincerely,
Annya Marianovski
Enclosed: $400 in 50-dollar bills.
385 Park Avenue
New York, NY
USA
To: Miss Eleanor Everett
Wilkshire-on-the-Bog
Shropshire
England
Miss Everett,
After reading the note (I can't dignify anything so informal with the word letter) that you wrote to Mr. Wilkinson I know you are not one to be surprised that you are not alone in desiring such a man. I do not make it a habit of prying into Mr. Wilkinson's affairs (why create trouble for myself?), but when he leaves papers such as your note lying about I cannot be expected to sit idly by without neutralizing the threat.
You must understand, Eleanor, that I intend to keep Conrad. I will do all that is necessary. I hardly need tell you that this man has a special charm, an impetuosity that is is at once his attraction and default, for how can one hold on to the flying embers of an exploded firework? I intend to. Mr. Wilkinson may not have realized it yet, but I have already dealt with all his other attachments in New York.
Please find enclose $400. This should be more than enough to deal with your problem. Please do not come after Mr. Wilkinson again.
Do not think me a fool. I know that this is an activity, an expensive, exhausting activity, that I will have to continue all my life. But my great-great-great-grand uncle was a king, and I am prepared to fight for what I want.
Sincerely,
Annya Marianovski
Enclosed: $400 in 50-dollar bills.
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