Dearest Friends and Distant Family Members,

We most graciously thank you for attending the reading of the will for the late Earl of Grey. We here at Uptown Abbey know it was of great hardship for many of you to traverse the troubling roads out of London and brave the storm to arrive at this destination.

As well, we condone your bravery and laud you for being daring enough to leave the safety of your own home on a cold, dark night—especially with the recent dreadful atrocities of the frightful murderer, Jack the Ripper.

For now, please put all concerns aside, and pay close attention to what is contained in the Earl’s will. Perhaps he has left some small fortune to you!

Your hosts this evening:

Lady Chastity, Lady Katherine, Lady Charity, and The Butler