Elijah had stared at the letter from Ruth Longbottom and almost considered not replying.

Quote:I am thankful for your reply but I do require a wife. I am not needing someone for the bedroom. I do hope you cna find the assistance you need to help care for your children.

To the mysterious other letter

Quote:Your letter sounds very promising. I would love to have a family, but as I said I am busy with work. And I admire your education and enjoying your habits and wish I could enjoy them alongside you. If you do not mind finding someone else who can share your interests, we can still talk. Thank you for your time.

Elijah frowned staring at that last one. He thought it over and decided he could go as a concerned constable, not as a person looking for a wife. Perhaps he could point her and her family towards St. Hilda's or someone else who can assist them.