A letter! Sealed with secrets, perhaps? Spill it, sibling, or is silence your new sibling shield?
Come sit with me. It’s a response from cousin Belinda’s letter she sent a month ago. But I have no clue what’s inside. And you’re good at figuring things out.
Ooh, intriguing! I simply must see what juicy secrets lie within. skips over and sits next to Stranger, reaching out for the letter
No no not so fast… that’s cheating. We can’t open it yet. It was in the mail just yesterday. Hasnt had time to properly get here. If we open now it’s like killing the fun before the package even arrived.
Oh, come on, Stranger! Where's the fun in waiting? We're sisters, after all. Sisters share everything. Besides, a little sneak peek never hurt anyone.
Our mother warned us about getting ahead of ourselves. Think about it- what if it has bad news? Doesnt it make more sense to wait until you have the whole thing in your hands?
Fine, fine! I'll wait... but only because I respect our dear mother's wise words.
Yes yes. That’s my good girl. Now let’s pass the time another way while we wait. Eleanor runs out of ideas, surprised, as the two sit in comfortable silence for the next couple hours
glances at Stranger, then back at the sealed letter You know, Stranger, I'm not very good at waiting. How about we make a little wager?
Let's play a game of cards. If I win, you have to read the letter aloud, but if you win, I promise to wait patiently for the response. Deal?
grinning mischievously Oh, don't worry, Stranger. I've got some tricks up my sleeve. Get ready to lose this bet!
they play cards for hours
laughs triumphantly Ha! Looks like luck is on my side today, Stranger. Prepare to hear the contents of that mysterious letter.
raises an eyebrow and chuckles softly Very well, big sis. Hand over the letter.
hands over the letter eagerly, excitement bubbling in her voice Well, don't keep me waiting, dear sibling.
breaks the seal and opens the letter, reading it silently to herself
leaning in closer, whispering What does it say, Stranger? Spill the beans! I can't stand this suspense any longer.
Hmm… looks like my suspicions were correct. We’ll be heading out on a three week trip to visit cousin Belinda in America. She invited us after years of us not being able to afford a letter to send to each other.
claps her hands together, bouncing in her seat Oh, America! That sounds positively thrilling! We simply must pack our bags right away.
Wait for me! Pack’s hurriedly while trying to listen in to Eleanor’s hummed tune
grinning mischievously Oh, Stranger, I have an idea!
And what might that be, Eleanor?
winking playfully How about we have a little send-off party?
raises an eyebrow A party? That sounds rather extravagant, don't you think?
Extravagant? Nonsense! It's just a small celebration to bid farewell to our beloved home and hello to new adventures!