Emily Writes Such a Good Letter
Mabel was married last week
So now only Tom left
The doctor didn’t like Arthur’s cough
I have been in bed since Easter
A touch of the old trouble
I am downstairs today
As I write this
I can hear Arthur roaming overhead
He loves to roam
Thank heavens he has plenty of space to roam in
We have seven bedrooms
And an annexe
Which leaves a flat for the chauffeur and his wife
We have much to be thankful for
The new vicar came yesterday
People say he brings a breath of fresh air
He leaves me cold
I do not think he is a gentleman
Yes, I remember Maurice very well
Fancy getting married at his age
She must be a fool
You knew May had moved ?
Since Edward died she has been much alone
It was cancer
No, I know nothing of Maud
I never wish to hear her name again
In my opinion Maud
Is an evil woman
Our char has left
And a good riddance too
Wages are very high in Tonbridge
Write and tell me how you are, dear,
And the girls,
Phoebe and Rose
They must be a great comfort to you
Phoebe and Rose.
Stevie Smith