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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... mother might sanction it . This , I flatter myself , you will do ; my circumstances , family , and character , being well known to you both . I will make such settlement upon your dear daughter as you will approve of . My happiness will ...
... mother might sanction it . This , I flatter myself , you will do ; my circumstances , family , and character , being well known to you both . I will make such settlement upon your dear daughter as you will approve of . My happiness will ...
Page 68
... arrival ; what delights dear father and mother the most , is , that you propose settling in the country , as in that case we shall not be deprived of seeing each other , and they will be partakers of our plea- 68 FASHIONABLE.
... arrival ; what delights dear father and mother the most , is , that you propose settling in the country , as in that case we shall not be deprived of seeing each other , and they will be partakers of our plea- 68 FASHIONABLE.
Page 70
... mother ; for I should not like to become a member of your family , unless it be agreeable to her . Your answers to the above , will in a great measure influence my determination . I am , sir , Yours truly , JANE MASUN . The gentleman's ...
... mother ; for I should not like to become a member of your family , unless it be agreeable to her . Your answers to the above , will in a great measure influence my determination . I am , sir , Yours truly , JANE MASUN . The gentleman's ...
Page 71
... mother not only approves of my attachment to you ; but her happiness will be increased on be- holding me the husband of a young lady , possessing so many excellent qualities . She desires me to send you the enclosed letter from her . I ...
... mother not only approves of my attachment to you ; but her happiness will be increased on be- holding me the husband of a young lady , possessing so many excellent qualities . She desires me to send you the enclosed letter from her . I ...
Page 73
... mother . I need scarcely say , that my objections are perfectly removed , as far as depends upon myself ; but my guardian's consent is yet to be procured , as without it I am not able to enter into so important an engagement as that of ...
... mother . I need scarcely say , that my objections are perfectly removed , as far as depends upon myself ; but my guardian's consent is yet to be procured , as without it I am not able to enter into so important an engagement as that of ...
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accept acknowledge affection affectionate agreeable answer anxious assigns assured attention August become believe beloved cause character circumstances Cloth comfort conduct confident consideration contained continue Corner's daughter dear sir desire doubt equally excellent execut executors expect father favour feel future George girl give given grant hand happy hear heart History Honourable hope interest Italy JAMES JOHN June kind lady letter living London Lord madam manner means mentioned Miss months mother never objects obliged offer parents payment period person pleasure present proper proposal Questions reason receipt received regard remain reply request respect Right Schools seal securities sent September servant serve Signed sincerely sister situation soon sure thereof thing tion truly trust unto whole wife Wilson wishes witness writing written young
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