If I were not so eccentric a person and striking , I may say, in more senses than one, I should take for granted that you had forgotten all about me⁠—but since I know that both my manners and my cats must have made some impression upon you, I am not at all afraid of this! I am writing to ask you whether you will care to come over to tea with me on Sunday afternoon? I will not reveal in advance whether there will be only myself and my cats⁠ ⁠…

Yrs. affectionately, Selena Gault.

Mrs. Solent’s letter was even more laconic.