The fashionable letter-writer; or, Art of polite correspondence, in original letters, etc. [ed.] by W. LimmingDean&Son, 1873 - 216 pages |
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... girl , will acknowledge an equal happiness with myself at its contents . In token of the confidence with which your dear letter has inspired me , I shall do myself the pleasure of calling on the day your father has so kindly appointed ...
... girl , will acknowledge an equal happiness with myself at its contents . In token of the confidence with which your dear letter has inspired me , I shall do myself the pleasure of calling on the day your father has so kindly appointed ...
Page 67
... girl , I never would have con- sented to so long a separation , had it not been for the prospect of being enabled to af- ford you greater comforts in our union . Should Providence spare us for each other , I hope LETTER WRITER . 67.
... girl , I never would have con- sented to so long a separation , had it not been for the prospect of being enabled to af- ford you greater comforts in our union . Should Providence spare us for each other , I hope LETTER WRITER . 67.
Page 68
... girl , as the time draws nigh when I hope to see you , my anxiety seems to increase ; therefore write to me im- mediately , as a letter from you will afford me much pleasure and relief . I have sent you a few trifles , which I hope you ...
... girl , as the time draws nigh when I hope to see you , my anxiety seems to increase ; therefore write to me im- mediately , as a letter from you will afford me much pleasure and relief . I have sent you a few trifles , which I hope you ...
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... girl , no longer than necessary , as you may readily imagine how anxious I must be to learn the decision of your guardian . However , hope shall support me till my beloved Jane her- self informs me of my future destiny . She will , I ...
... girl , no longer than necessary , as you may readily imagine how anxious I must be to learn the decision of your guardian . However , hope shall support me till my beloved Jane her- self informs me of my future destiny . She will , I ...
Page 84
... girl is yours , because I feel perfectly assured you will be sensible of her merits , as a wife , of the great sacrifice I make , and of your own happiness in the entire possession of her heart . I have only therefore to add , that as ...
... girl is yours , because I feel perfectly assured you will be sensible of her merits , as a wife , of the great sacrifice I make , and of your own happiness in the entire possession of her heart . I have only therefore to add , that as ...
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