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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... agreeable walks we have taken on your father's farm ; believe me , my dear 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 ...
... agreeable walks we have taken on your father's farm ; believe me , my dear 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 ...
Page 70
... agreeable to me ; but , I am un- der the control of a guardian , upon whose kindness and judgment I most implicitly rely , and without his approbation I can take no step of importance . Previous to my giv- ing a decisive reply , I also ...
... agreeable to me ; but , I am un- der the control of a guardian , upon whose kindness and judgment I most implicitly rely , and without his approbation I can take no step of importance . Previous to my giv- ing a decisive reply , I also ...
Page 71
... agreeable . Believe me to be Yours most faithfully , JOHN THOMPSON . Letter from the gentleman's mother . My dear young lady , June 7th 18 My son has made me acquainted with his love for you , avowing that he could never be happy with ...
... agreeable . Believe me to be Yours most faithfully , JOHN THOMPSON . Letter from the gentleman's mother . My dear young lady , June 7th 18 My son has made me acquainted with his love for you , avowing that he could never be happy with ...
Page 74
... Agreeable to my promise , I hasten to remove your anxiety . Immediately on my arrival here , I stated our mutual wishes to my guardian , who highly approves of our projected union , and has authorized me to give you an invitation to his ...
... Agreeable to my promise , I hasten to remove your anxiety . Immediately on my arrival here , I stated our mutual wishes to my guardian , who highly approves of our projected union , and has authorized me to give you an invitation to his ...
Page 83
... agreeable , though I can assure you I am totally ignorant of its contents , and can only surmise them , by our last night's conversation , when he hoped I should be as happy as he wished me to be . I must acknowledge my pride is not a ...
... agreeable , though I can assure you I am totally ignorant of its contents , and can only surmise them , by our last night's conversation , when he hoped I should be as happy as he wished me to be . I must acknowledge my pride is not a ...
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