Characters: Sophie Thellae and Michaela Zabini Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2001 Time: late morning
Dear Michaela,
Please accept my condolences on your husband's untimely demise. I could not bear the concept of sending you such a gift, so instead, please accept the enclosed hat. It does remind me of you.
Regards, Sophronia
[inside is a white beret knitted with entwined cables]