No, no specifics. And the owl's clean, I did check it over.

I don't get the impression she really expects an answer. It just seems cruel to leave her hanging. I'm not used to how little girls think, though - is it as cruel as I think it is?

As for other letters ... well, there were a few, right after the announcement went round that I was dead. Some of them were only good for burning, if you follow me. And yes, I've left them unanswered - though I guess they had their reply when the owls came back empty-clawed.

But this one feels different. (For one thing, she's nicked my records and claims them as her own.) I dunno. I guess I'm just trying to convince myself there's a good reason to answer. And you're right. There really is none.