Dear young Melina,

Thank you for writing to me with such praise, I can only trust I live up to such high regard. I knew your father very well. Whatever he lacked in aptitude for the sciences he certainly made up for in his monetary acumen. During many a collective exchange of dialogue and brandy he has frequently spoken of you. I will be more than honoured to help such a lady in any way I can.

I have studied the correspondence from the young Mr. Harker with much concentration. It appears to me as if he is suffering from some kind of hallucinations or delusions. The events that he speaks of are obviously mere fantasy from the mind of a very ill individual. My only fear is for you Melina; for there is no telling what a man in his condition could do. I will keep this letter short and embark for London at once. Your protection is my only purpose.

Dr. E Helshing.