Ward's Castle

HENDRIX

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Dear Mr. Mason:

Thank you for the monthly allowance you deposited. As you can see by the bank balance, I have not spent the last ten monthly allowances you have given me. Please do not deposit any more. Thank you.

Lila

PS I only received one photo of Beau when we agreed you would send at least three each month.

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Dear Mr. Mason:

No, I am not attending any dances. This is an all girls’ school. We don’t have dances so there’s nothing for you to forbid me to attend. Also just because you’re paying for my school and taking care of Beau doesn’t mean you can tell me what to do.

Lila

PS The photos of Beau were nice. Thanks.

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Dear Mr. Mason:

Thank you for your generous contribution to the St. Mary’s Academy. Per your request, we have replaced the interschool meet and greet with a museum outing. The girls were delighted to attend, and the lecture on the Theories of Interdimensional Light and Sound was fascinating. I am certain that these girls gained more from this visit than they would have with a co-ed gathering.

Indebtedly yours,

Headmistress Elizabeth Kura

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Dear Mr. Mason:

My friends heard that we were supposed to have a get together with St. Peter’s Reform School but that you donated a boatload of money so we had to go to some dumb museum? Thanks for nothing. I’m now an outcast. Everyone hates me!

Lila

PS Stop depositing money in my account!

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Dear Mr. Mason:

Yes, I was exaggerating about everyone hating me. No, I do not want to go on a ski trip to Aspen with the Williams. I want to come home and see Beau. Does he even remember me? I miss him. Besides, I don’t know how to ski and I don’t have any ski wear. I’ll see you in a month. I mean, I’ll see you and Beau. But mostly Beau. I’m coming back to see Beau.

Lila

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Dear Mr. Mason:

I received the box of Moncler ski-wear. Apparently it’s all very expensive? My classmates loved it. Carole looks great in the knit pants and Wendy loved the shiny blue puffer. They’re excited to take those items with them on their Aspen vacation while I come and see Beau. They asked me to pass on the thanks for your generous gifts.

Lila

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