Dear Lady Bruthgrave,

I have been thinking of you, as of late. Once or twice I have found myself unable to sleep, unable to truly understand your predicament in a way that could lead to alleviating it. After much thought, I have come to a conclusion that I feel is beneficial to you. I believe that we should elope.

Now, I understand that our lack of attraction to each-other's gender, along with our age gap, may seem to be a barrier to a successful marriage. Please do not reject the notion immediately, dear Lady. After long consideration, I believe the benefits outweigh the defecits. For one, your husband will be discredited for eternity. I had contemplated duelling him but I find duelling to be more related to the gifting of pain and less related to healthy conquest, like say, football. I could beat your husband in a football match but it would lack the same ring.

If you dislike this idea, please give me a few months to practise my duelling technique. Just because I do not prefer it does not mean I am incapable. Your soon to be son-in-law is quite adept, I could certainly convince him to aid me in this endeavour. I am not above putting him in a headlock.

Still, I would greatly encourage you to consider eloping. Perhaps you could even visit your homeland and see what is to be seen. I do not know. I merely wish to help you in any way I can.

Faithfully,
Angus Worthing

p.s. I annoyed your daughter recently by inviting people to our lunch table. I am going to consider continuing to do this, so you can fill in your guest list for the wedding. No need to thank me!