Diary of Henry Jekyll:

1888, Monday.

Oh, I am most excited! In only a week’s time it will be Christmas morning, and I shall present to Edward his very first Christmas present! I know just what I’ll get him too-a Bible! Is that not the most ingenious gift to present to him after his recent escapade with the devil? And what will he give me, I wonder? Oh, I can hardly wait, I’m so happy!

P.S. Mother is staying over for Christmas. Must warn Edward not to cut out her heart and devour it, as he still thinks that is a reasonable solution to my ‘Get-That-Nagging-Bitch-Out-of-the-House’ dilemma.