18 July 2001
To: Taliesyn Robards
From: Audrey Singh
Dear Tali,
Happy belated birthday. I’m sorry that I’m getting this to you a day late. I’ve been very a bit distracted lately, but that is hardly an excuse. Especially since you’ve never missed a birthday of mine.
I hope this goes a bit of the way towards making it up to you and that your day was lovely.
Lots of love,
Audrey
[Enclosed is a large parcel of homemade biscuits and a copy of The Story of Tea.]
Dear Audrey,
This has cheered me up no end. It might actually be better a day later because on my birthday I was a mess distracted. So don’t feel bad about it! You’re a darling.
With affection,
Tali
