San Francisco does not seem the same without you. Though we hadn't known each other long, I feel as though we had become dear friends. I hope you feel the same. I was honored that you asked me to be at your wedding. Mr. Sterling seems like a good, kind man. Your brother, Colin, offered to walk me home afterward, since you had to leave immediately for the train station. I was glad to allow him to do so for it gave me the opportunity to apologize for my earlier rudeness to him. I didn't tell you before you left but it's time I made a clean breast of my sins. That awful night when Mr. Sterling and I brought you home and your brother was there, I made the assumption that he was unemployed and allowing you to be the sole support of your small family. I feel very badly about having done this, especially as I said some rather harsh things. Fortunately for me, Mr. McBride was quite gracious in forgiving me. I should have realized that your brother could not be other than as honest and hardworking as you are.
