[Have a somewhat lantern-jawed gent in a slightly out-dated suit, peering into the bookmark.]

It is a pleasure to meet you, Miss Clara. I am Mister Howard P. Lovecraft.

You are not alone in being new to these strange new endeavours, but you seem like a lively and bright young lady, ready to arise to a challenge.

I hope you wouldn't mind a travelling companion: I have long desired to visit England's storied shores, and if the journey should involve the taming of mad creatures, so much the better.