Dear and magnificent Lady Teztez - I wish I could have seen your superb digging work - I am not at all skilled at that myself - I don't really get a lot of opportunity to practise.I have been for another walk with my Papa - we met some people we had seen 3 or 4 years ago, and that was very pleasant - then we noticed Simon, who built my conservatory many years ago - he was with his family, and had talked about me at the time, so now they could meet me in person- I have grown a lot since then ! Then I was walking on some rocks by my Papa, and a very loud and unpleasant man came up and was trying to film me without permission - my dad got very cross, and spoke very severely to him - if he had asked politely, my dad would probably have let him. I wonder if people ever got rude and pushy in your previous existence? I am sure your present staff are always respectful, of course. My parents say that I must think all humans go round smiling, as they nearly always do so when they see me ! And I am sure anyone meeting you, dear friend, for the first time, would be overcome with delight and awe !It's been a beautiful afternoon Zola, and while my parents backs were turned I walked to a favourite spot in the long grass and dug a hole. I felt invigorated after my bath and adventurous, and decided to arrange my own winter quarters.
However I was discovered.
My retainer was very impressed by my hole and digging skills and I was almost invisible under the grasses and fallen leaves which tone so perfectly with my shell.
My front legs are all muddy up to my elbows and I am quite disappointed that after all that effort I have been put back in my hut.
Well, I will bide my time...
With fond regards from your friend Teztez
Humble good wishes from your constant admirer
Sir Percy Super Zola x