Perhaps something good will come of this new pet after all. If nothing else, it should teach you the responsibility of caring for another life - and as minor as that life may be, it is an important lesson for a young lady to learn. I had hoped you would learn it by being a big sister, but since you will likely be having babies of your own by the time that Rigel is old enough to benefit from your experience, a rabbit will have to do.

You will care for the rabbit all on your own, then, and use your own funds to feed it. You may bring it home on holidays so long as you can keep it out of sight.

I saw the Owl you wrote to your Father, and you can stop fretting so much. We've come to an agreement and are no longer having a row.