June 1785

My Dear Mrs. Piozzi,

It was such an ...unmatched ... experience, seeing you again after all this time. You are aging... remarkably. I must say I was surprised to see you so far from your new husband's side. It must be so difficult for you, being separated from him while hetravels the world, entertaining his throngs of young admirers, teaching singing toyoung women in every town he visits. I must say I admire your spunk, Madame. I am not sure I could maintain so philosophical an attitude about a husband's prolonged absences. You are, as usual, head and shoulders above the rest of us when it comes to romance and fidelity. And, of course, you know your young husband is devoted to you. In fact, did he not meet you in his capacity as vocal instructor? That must contribute to your great confidence.

As I was saying, It was a pleasure seeing you at The Decades Festival ((27 June on Vahalla Island, Second Life.)) Perhaps we will once again exchange pleasantries as friends such as us are bound to do.

Sincerely, Your Most Adoring of Friends,

Fanny Burney

Fanny encounters her old...friend... Hester Lynch Thrale Piozzi when the ladies arrive simultaneously at The Decades Festival (June 27 in Second Life)