Emma's Letters to Ann

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Last fall, in the course of my research, I discovered that Jerry Anderson is John White's father, and that he was stealing things from the house to sell because he wanted to help John   financially.  I never had a chance to tell you all of this because it all came to light right around the time that you and Simon split.

John doesn't know any of this yet either. Jerry wrote to me a few weeks ago and he was planning to write a letter to John and tell him the truth. For reasons that I won't go into now, Shirley doesn't want him to do it. She found out his intentions (by snooping through my mail, I suspect) and somehow intercepted the letter...probably had Vera snag it before John received it.

After you sent me the first transcription of the Blake manuscript, I contacted Jerry and asked him if he could tell me anything about its whereabouts.  He told me that he "might be able to help me," but that the only way he'd talk was if I brought John to Brixton for a meeting. 

I've contacted John and asked him to come up to Stoney Grove for a few days. Obviously I haven't told him why yet--it's up to Jerry to do that once we get to Brixton.  Anyway, if all goes well, I might be able to retrieve the missing manuscript. If not, I'm sure to upset Shirley, and Frank, who thinks I should mind my own business.

I'll let you know what happens.

Emma

P.S. I passed your message along to Chester and Nigel Banks. They aren't sure when they can get away, but both seem quite pleased at the prospect of a trip to Nevis.