To: Charlotte Cousins
From: Paul Gartside
Date: 30 May, 2001, late evening
[Upon opening the moderately warded post Cho should easily recognise Michael's handwriting.]
C,
Hopefully the owl at such a late hour didn't startle you too terribly much. I've really been meaning to come see you, but--
Bad things have happened. I can't go into any detail right now, but I can assure you that I'm alright.
I don't know how else to make up for this besides telling you I'm very sorry and I promise I'll stop by the shop tomorrow.
~ P
PS: Berowne has been instructed to wait for your return correspondence. Despite the way he looks, he won't bite. Trust me.