Disclaimer: see first chapter

Shout outs:

Cloudburst2000 – Back then, couples addressed each other by their last names. It was sort of looked down on if engaged or married couples publicly called each other by their first names. Even a husband would call his wife "Mrs. Smith".

Kyra Invictus – The lost hat may occur either in a later letter or in a different fic entirely. We'll see...waggles eyebrows

Summary: The letters continue, and Colonel Brandon learns how to be a little more impish.

To the lady of my heart,

You will never know how happy I am. I only hope to give you as much joy as you bless me with. I will ever be your servant, Marianne.

So, it is my voice that bewitches you so, my love. I then must speed my business to a close that I may return to you and you will hear your name being called by that which you liken to velvet. But I would hope, beloved, that my lips may do more than simply speak your beautiful name.

Shall I be more daring? Shall I woo you again through letters, my dear? Shall I give your sister a reason to be shocked? After thinking upon this...I think I shall.

Lovingly yours,

C. Brandon