LIBERTY IS CROWNED AS WELL

My Kind, Wholesome, Humble, Sociopathic, Masochistic, Bitchy Sisters,

Congratulations Midge on your much deserved appointment! It is with great pleasure that I, in turn, inform you and Pearl that I was voted Alumnus of the Millennium, 1st Alternate. If you should not be capable of performing your duties OR continue to exemplify the respected tradition of L'Academie, I would then take your place. Although, my time isn't as spare as some, I would still gladly fulfill my duties as que..I mean, Alumnus. (Enjoy the ride, while it lasts.)

So you see my dear, during the grand ceremony, squinting will not be required (provided you wear the prescription bifocals you've been ashamed to admit you need), for I will be standing aside you, minus a few feet back.

I do hope your outfit of choice will be apropos to l'occasion. I am being fitted for my gown next week. The committee does suggest something befitting Miss Pat Peck's Academy reputation -- not Miss Pat's later penchant for leather and chain mail.

And speaking of the committee, it was so gallant of you to point out that no fingers were lifted before bestowing your honor. (How about a little lower, honey?!) Oh my, I do apologize for that. I guess it was a slip. You know I'm only joking Midge darling. You deserve all you receive. What a shame Pearl's father couldn't purchase this for her. (Slipped again.) Sorry, Pearl Earring. Why so quiet, but the way? Not a peep from you since the whole Pitts debacle.

Well, I do hope this self-imposed reclusion will not halt you from attending Midge's big day. Please, do come. We can all raise a glass to Miss Pat Peck. For if it weren't for her, there would be no cause for glory.

Ta! Bouquets of well wishes!

Forever I remain,
Former Miss Maid of Cotton,
Liberty Belle Vermillion