#scott gen2

Uncle Howard,

It’s becoming so hard to tolerate my family. Mother and father fight worse than ever, and Glenn has grown bigger than me and doesn’t know his own strength when we play. I wish I had been the one to leave to study art in Britechester - now, I don’t imagine mother will ever let us so far from her grasp again. 

You mentioned you could find a use for my artistic talents in Newcrest. I think I will accept your offer - as soon as I am able, I’ll pack my things and make my way to the city. 

Dear mother,

I hope you’re feeling a little more cheerful these days. I know it must be hard to see us all out of the home, but I had to move closer to campus for my education. I’m sure you understand. The work is hard enough as it is - I can’t imagine how it would be if I was still under the same roof with my family. 

Venessa is studying at the university too. It seems whenever I’m puzzling over a question she gets it instantly, and when she’s the one stuck I always have the solution. We make quite a good team. When I have my degree and have time for such things, I may ask her to be my wife.

Your studious son,

Amid our shock and confusion after Edna’s sudden departure, we nearly forgot to celebrate little Glenn’s birthday. He’s not so little anymore - he’s nearly as tall as I am! He’s doesn’t have the wits of Robinette or the artistic eye of Travis Jr and Calvin, but he’s a kind boy and interested in my work. 

Dear Mother,

Yes, I do know where Edna is. No, I will not ‘immediately put her on a ship back to Brindleton Bay’. She’s just fine here. I have the money to provide for her, and she will have the chance to experience far more life than she ever would have in our small town. She is happier here than I’ve seen her in a very long time.

Your son,

Travis

Dear Ma and Pa,

If you’ve found this letter, then I am gone. Aboard the same boat carrying Travis and Sophia across the ocean to Britechester. I’m sorry I didn’t say goodbye - I knew that you would stop me. I don’t want to marry Joaquin, and you can tell him that.

If you need to contact me, send the message to Travis. He’ll know where to find me.