Do not the recent floods and He-Who-Etc. infuse the atmosphere of this blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England with a mildly apocalyptic air?
Friday evening, yes. I should quite like to take supper with you and Nadya. I suppose I might even be convinced to speak of my grandchildren, although I suspect that you will regret opening that particular floodgate.
I hope you are well, sestra. You've been on my mind lately. All of you.