'Here's one from the South'; and breaking an imposing seal, he read: 'MADAM, As it has pleased Heaven to bless your efforts with a large fortune, I feel no hesitation in asking you to supply funds to purchase a new communion-service for our church.

To whatever denomination you belong, you will of course respond with liberality to such a request, 'Respectfully yours, 'MRS X.Y.

ZAVIER' 'Send a civil refusal, dear.

All I have to give must go to feed and clothe the poor at my gates.

That is my thank-offering for success.