Brilliant piece. Doyle framing his newborn as an uninvited guest who arrived without luggage is such a creative way to share family news while dodging Victorian sentimentality. The detail about having to "rig her out" with clothes adds this practicality that makes the humor land even better. I've noticed old letters like this tend to age way better than overwrought announcemets from the same era.
I didn't know Conan Doyle had such a highly amusing sense of humor!
Charming. So many charming descriptions of the little stranger
'A voice like a coalman." Hilarious. I love his little dog sitting somewhat uncomfortably next to him on the bench.
Brilliant piece. Doyle framing his newborn as an uninvited guest who arrived without luggage is such a creative way to share family news while dodging Victorian sentimentality. The detail about having to "rig her out" with clothes adds this practicality that makes the humor land even better. I've noticed old letters like this tend to age way better than overwrought announcemets from the same era.
And very little sleuthing was required to read between the lines either.
That is adorable! Thank you!