06 April 1870
Oh, Bertram, I have become involved in quite the caper! While Uncle and I were investigating a strange occurrence here in London, we met up with some interesting characters. At first I suspected them of ill intent, but it appears that they are also involved with the odd circumstances surrounding Mr. Singleberry’s recent passing.
Included in this motley group are some quite respectable and well-educated folk: Sir Cosmo Cowperthwaite, Miss Sinclair who is in his employ, Miss Whitnell - whose father has also recently departed, perhaps you might speak with him? - and a lovely hindi girl known as Miss Namaste. There is also a Dr. Jebediah Wilson, with whom Uncle has gotten along quite well as they are both firearm enthusiasts. Lieutenant Henry Wooster accompanied the group, although in what capacity I am not sure. His companion was Petty Officer Caine, who seemed quite competent. There is a singularly odd and ill-educated boy named Edward, as well, who I understand is being tutored by Miss Sinclair. I met them all at the address of Madame Zephyrine’s shop, where I was investigating a powerful surge of energy which caused a good number of London’s citizens to fall unconscious. You remember my having mentioned the so-called Madam in the past? A shady and disreputable character, she is, with questionable methods and very little real talent in the mystic arts.
You know that I simply do not have a good head for remembering details, dearest. I would that I could tell you all that occurred, but I am certainly you saw it yourself, as it was. I do know other spirits accompanied us, as Miss Whitnell’s departed Aunt Hethelyn contacted me, although not clearly nor with much useful detail, at one point during the wild evening. All else that occurred is a jumble in my brain! Our investigation into these mysterious deaths continues. At the moment I have retired to a borrowed room in Sir Cosmo’s home, and am writing this account upon sheets from a nearby desk rather than in my own journal. I will do my best to keep you better appraised in the future, beloved.
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