A letter for Miss Delaney

[Christine Daye]

My dear Miss Delaney,

This is just a quick note to let you know, if I do not see you to tell you in person, that I shall be taking advantage of my brief break in performances to pay a call upon my Lady Fortiscue at the House on the Hill.

Lady Fortiscue has charged Dr Taylor to escort me, so I shall be quite safe. I intend to only stay a day or so, though given the current unrest, I may be forced to linger longer. Should that happen I shall endeavour to send word.

Please, if you see Maestra, can you tell her I am well and safe and that I miss her terribly? I have not seen or heard from her since Elysium, and I am going out of my mind with worry!

With all the best wishes for the season,
I remain,
Your affectionate friend,
Christine

[Christine Daye]

My dear Miss Delany,

I fear there has been a terrible misunderstanding somehow! I have returned, as I said I would, from my visit to the House on the Hill, ready and willing to rehearse and perform - only to find that Maestra has cancelled all my performances!

I am so sorry, Miss Delany, this must be terrible for you, and for the theatre! I am here, able and willing to perform, but I cannot find Maestra to ask her why she has cancelled all my dates. I am sure it is nothing, just a misunderstanding. It cannot be because of my visit to the House, for that was all arranged and approved at the recent Elysium.

Have you seen Maestra? Is she well? I have had nothing but a single note from her in weeks, and I am worried. Especially given that she must have been in the theatre at the same time as I to deliver it, but she would not speak to me.

Please, Miss Delany, you would tell me if there is anything I have done to earn her ire? I want to perform. I need to perform! The theatre needs me. Please, I pray we can fix this situation as soon as possible!

I also wished to speak to you about the possibility of a gala charity performance, in aid of the poor unfortunates hurt in the train incident. Do you think such a thing would be possible? Or useful? Normally I would ask Maestra about this, but I cannot find her. Without her I am completely adrift!

I am sorry, Miss Delany, for the trouble. I am sure it is just a misunderstanding. Thank you again for your kindness. And please, if you see Maestra, tell her I need to speak to her. And that I am worried for her.

I remain,
Your affectionate friend,
Christine