July 2, 1851

Mari,

Mark. Of all people, of all creatures on the planet, why on Earth did you have to send Mark! I have to be swift in this letter as there are matters I need to discuss with the Heralds downstairs as soon as physically possible.

In the briefest summary possible, "embarrass you as only a country cousin could" is completely and fully correct. He asked when the wedding was. The Heralds said we were planning for August. Mark asked if it were official. Everyone turned toward me and I said yes. At which point Mark said that he'd be happy to sneak me off if I needed it (drawing a gasp from the Heralds) and I replied no, thank you kindly. Mari it's officially official. I am getting married.



And I am not drawing out of it.
Much love,
Ana Neve Arventing (soon to be Herald)


P.S. Don't blow your mouth off at Daniel. Feel free to concentrate that anger on Mark, however. - A.N.A.