Believe me, Your sincere Friend,
THOS. CRABBE HERMITAGE.

_From Miss Chance to Mr. Crabbe Hermitage_.
_April 6th_.

DEAR MR. CRABBE HERMITAGE,--Yes, mother told me all about it, and I
think it is perfectly lovely. Of course I would never stand in the way
of your happiness and you need not consider me at all. She is so happy
about it, and of course I am too.

Yours very sincerely, EDITH CHANCE.

_From Mr. Crabbe Hermitage to Mrs. Mayne Chance_.
_April 7th_.

MY DEAR MRS. MAYNE CHANCE,--I have received a letter from dearest
Edith which removes the only obstacle to the realization of the wish
of my heart. Rest assured that my every endeavour shall be to prove
worthy of this great happiness. If quite convenient I hope to call on
the 9th instant to offer myself in person.

Believe me, Your sincere Friend,
THOS. CRABBE HERMITAGE.

_From Mrs.-Mayne Chance to Mr. Crabbe Hermitage_.
_April 8th_.

MY DEAR THOMAS,--For I must call you this without waiting till to