Re: 31 March 1925: A Week Later...
Cynthia continued to pay visits to the hospitals and prisons in the area, and left donations in her wake to perhaps relieve a tiny bit of suffering in a world where monsters like Gavigan lurked in cushy offices. But her visits were never long; shadowy figures followed her out of the corner of her eye, and there was still no sign of Mr. Singh.
Following the Count's service, Cynthia knew she had waited long enough.
Father,
There has been a most terrible accident. A street car lost control on a turn. Mr. Singh, with no regard for his own safety, pushed me to safety as well as two more pedestrians; a father and his young daughter. Had he chosen to, Mr. Singh could have easily escaped with me, but he chose instead to save a person he did not know and who could not possibly reward him, and he did so at the price of his own life. The three of us owe our lives to him.
We held a service for Mr. Singh this week. He was buried with full honors. I write to tell you that Mr. Singh met and exceeded every expectation you placed on him, and to request you release any severance, as well as as large a bonus as you feel my life is worth to his family.
This ordeal has been stressful for me. I'm fortunate in that an acquaintance of mine is a barrister, and has promised he would spare no expense in seeing the rail company pay its dues to the victims. With that, I feel anything I can do here has been done. I set sail soon for the Mediterranean, where I hope to recover some of my mental balance from the accident. I will be in touch soon to tell you that I am alright. I am traveling with a group of trusted friends, but I expect I will be hiring on some additional help soon.
With love,
Cynthia
She sent her letter knowing it would not reach New York in time for a response.
She began to pen a letter on behalf of Phil, but realized she did not know who she would possibly send it to. Nevertheless, she wrote for half an hour, and tucked the letter in the fire.
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