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Ann's transcription of Fanny's manuscript

Ann's transcription of Fanny's journal

Emma's Letter to Ann

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Dear Emma,

I know I promised not to get involved in your private life again, but as this involves all of us, I thought I’d better write. Let me start by saying that when I asked you to find someone to analyze the Guinea powder, I didn’t dream that it would be used as evidence against you!! I am so sorry for the trouble I’ve caused you, Simon, Chester and the Reverend. I can’t imagine why Shirley was so quick to call the police. I certainly had no idea that you had been connected with drugs in the past, or would never have put you in a compromising position. You must be furious with me.

I am disturbed that they found pot in your room. That will be a harder charge to dismiss, especially with your prior record. Frank wrote me a note in your defence, and convinced me that it couldn’t have been yours. I hate to think what will happen to him if he steps forward. What a mess.

I’m glad to hear via Simon that at least the bond money came through quickly enough and you have been released. I’ve contacted a solicitor in Brighton to help sort out my involvement in all of this, and will be happy to assist in your case if you’d like. Apparently I’m in trouble for sending illicit substances across international borders, and am having to lay low here until this is resolved. I don’t think that Archer’s accusations will make it beyond the local paper—they are clearly absurd, and once the initial titillating headlines pass, clearer heads will prevail.

Please let me know if there’s anything further I can do to help. I feel like such an idiot.

Ann

P.S. Here’s more of the history and another journal entry. I think Fanny used the Guinea powder on the servants and herself (given the results)—I don’t know what she used to kill him.