A hidden treasure...

 

I bought a secondhand copy of the fantastic book "The Magic Toyshop" by the brilliant Angela Carter and tucked inside the cover was this note. 

Now I have no idea who either Jennie or Mary are but I could tell from this note that they were both good people; Mary who was clearly grateful enough to write the note and gift and Jennie who helped out Mary's ill mother. This edition of the book was published in 1986 so I have no idea what became of either person or indeed how the book became for sale; Jennie clearly was touched as she kept that note inside the book for potentially years. The note smells fusty, just like the book itself, (a wonderful smell I hasten to add, easily one of my favourite smells), so it's been there a while. 

So, although I have no idea what became of either party, I'm glad I got to read this charming note, it's nice, heartwarming in fact. The note shall remain in the book, it seems only right really. 

There is no point to this story other than I wanted to share this note with people, life is tough at times but there is always a glimmer of kindness underneath it all.