Page 29 of Lady Emily’s Matchmaking Mishap (Merry Spinsters, Charming Rogues #5)

My dear Fenn,

Crumpets! And not just any crumpets, but cheese crumpets! They were still warm and smelled so heavenly, I could not help but eat one at once. The rest I shared with Cissy and Papa, who send their thanks as well.

Your ever-hungry Little Wren (who is most grateful to have been fed by a forest fay.)

P.S. I have returned your other gift to the tree hollow. While your generosity overwhelms me, I cannot possibly accept so much.

Little Wren,

I am quite offended that you rejected my gift. If you are hungry, you should take the money and buy food—not just for yourself but for your father and little sister. Do not let misplaced pride stand in the way of what is needed.

Your servant,

Fenn

Dear, dearest Fenn,

Please forgive me, but I cannot possibly accept money from you, no matter how kindly it is offered. It feels wrong to always take while you give, and worse still when it is actual coin. It leaves me feeling indebted, as though I am the object of your pity—and I do not like that.

Yours humbly,

Little Wren

Little Wren,

You seem to forget who I am: Fenn, the Forest Fay. Do not test my patience. It is my solemn duty—and pleasure—to grant the wishes of lesser mortals. And it pleases me greatly to give you this pouch of coins. Accept it and use it wisely, to buy food for yourself and your family.

Yours,

Fenn

Dear Fenn,

I must refuse your gift.

Most humbly,

Little Wren

Emily,

If you refuse my gift, you will break the magic—and I shall vanish from your life forever.

Fenn