I haven't the foggiest idea what is wrong with me. I can not seem to keep my personal thoughts to my self. I will strive for cool distance once again. This month I shall be as I am meant, which is impartial, impersonal and immovable.I packed all the essentials and set off. The Colonel insisted on escorting me there personally even though I explained that I was fully capable of making my way on my own. I must say I felt a bit of trepidation. The ride was long and for most of it we sat in silence, on opposite sides, lost in our private thoughts. I do hope that this is not a foreshadow of my month. Eventually the country side yielded up a grand manor on a hill and the Colonal broke the silence to inform me that this was his home. We arrived and the coachmen handed down my baggage before setti