Fear of footprints...

Oliver, do you have any news of this Titus character? It has been days since his last posting here, and I am ever so scared. I often go outside to see that footprints have been made leading up to my window sill at night. I draw every curtain now even during the day. Maggie has become inconsolable and speaks of nothing but her parting from your employ. She regularly writes to her parents of her intention to return to London to be close to you. I am beginning to believe that she may have rather strong feelings for you. I fear that I am beginning to question her part in this. Have you ever found Shirley?

My dearest Victoria,

As always, you are foremost on my heart. I must confess that many of those footprints you have seen have been mine, as it has become my ritual to keep watch over you and your house by night when my schedule allows. I will never allow anything to harm you, as long as I draw breath.

Which may not be for long...