It is said, among other things, that her extravagance is mainly answerable for her late husband's debts.

Under these circumstances, I wish to break off the connection while the two young people are separated for the time by the event of the doctor's recent death.

Fritz has given up the idea of entering the medical profession, and has accepted my proposal that he shall succeed me in our business.

I have decided on sending him to London, to learn something of commercial affairs, at headquarters, in your office.
"My son obeys me reluctantly; but he is a good and dutiful lad--and he yields to his father's wishes.

You may expect him in a day or two after receipt of these lines.