16 August 2001
To: Tristan Montgomery
From: Tom Pippin
Dear Tristan,
Happy Birthday!
I hope you have a wonderful day. Shame I have work but I’m sure you’ll have a great time regardless. Party hard! It’s what birthdays are made for.
xx
Tom
[Enclosed are two gifts — a leather quill case and a necklace.]
Dear Tom,
Thank you so much for the birthday wishes and the lovely gifts. They’re much appreciated. The quill case, in particular, is gorgeous.
I’m sorry to miss you tonight, but I hope we’ll make up for it soon.
T.
To: Isolde Montgomery
From: Tom Pippin
Dear Isolde,
Happy Birthday to you, too. Saw this novelty notepad in Quills ‘N’ Things and thought you might get a kick out of it. If it doesn’t amuse, feel free to put me at the top.
Tom
Tom,
HA. This is awesome.
Don’t you worry. Terence is on the top.
As sisters’ boyfriends go, you’re the less offensive for now. Even if you’re not Ben.
Issy
