Father finally sent an owl today. It was short, as usual, so I know he's traveling around on business.
( {Hexed Private} )"Was this the face that launched a thousand ships,
And burnt the topless towers of Ilium?
Sweet Helen, make me immortal with a kiss.—
Her lips suck forth my soul; see where it flies!—
Come, Helen, come, give me my soul again.
Here will I dwell, for heaven be in these lips,
And all is dross that is not Helena."From the play "The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus" by Christopher MarloweI suppose I've been reading too much lately, but I have nothing better to do in this place.
Father's been acquiring books from the 1800s for me as of late. Anything I fancy. He actually sent two with his owl. And they are quite beautiful to be so old. A little yellowing, but in very good condition. I can't wait to read them.