Dear Ned,

Well, there is a Beast of Blackmoor – Jane. She made poor Linda think she was turning into a monster by putting her uncle's hair restorer in Linda's moisturizer. She also slipped Mrs. Drake's allergy pills into Linda's food so she'd feel woozy all the time... an EXTREMELY dangerous thing to do.

Needless to say, Jane's father was very upset, especially when he found out Jane had done it because she still wants him and her real mother to get back together. After Jane apologized to Linda, and Hugh apologized to both of them, they all resolved to do whatever it takes to become a real family.

As for Blackmoor Manor, ever since I told him about all the passageways and gadgetry I'd discovered, Hugh has become fascinated with his family history, and has asked – no, ordered – Ethel to teach him what she's taught Jane.

Nigel suspected something was up when he came to get his laptop and has been hounding me ever since. This is just the kind of stuff he'd love to include in that unauthorized tell-all he's trying to write. 

If he calls me one more time, I'm telling on him. To Mrs. Drake. That'll teach him.

Ever yours,
Nancy