I know you are not in a physical state to do anything about it. But I felt it best for you to hear as soon as possible. A certain man (I am sure you can surmise of whom I speak) has been most persistent in his pursuit of your lady, Miss Honoria Hampstead. I know you have been helping to settle her late brother’s estates in the West Indies. I don’t think anyone expected the man to leave all his property to his younger sister, but unfortunately, her newfound wealth has made her the target of every fortune hunter in Madras . . .
