Bill, I saw this morning's paper and

I'm outside your flat but no one's here. Well, you're all at the Burrow, I guess.

Bill, I'm so dreadfully sorry about your--about your dad. I really liked him. He and your mum were always so nice to me. I wish I'd come to more Sunday suppers, now.

How is P

I don't know if you've thought yet about the arrangements, I mean whether you'll have a private service or what, but...I'd really like to come to the funeral. Would that be all right? I don't want to cause any problems, if you think it would be an intrusion.

I just

Your family are all so close. You enjoy each other so much.

I was glad to have been part of that. Truly.

Please tell your mum that you're all in my thoughts. And--anyone else who might care to know.

With deep sympathy,

Penny