She even wrote "John Jardine's mother is of the opinion that he is courting me.

I am so lacking in experience myself that I scarcely dare venture an opinion, but it has at times appealed to me that if he isn't really, he certainly must be going through the motions." Nancy Ellen wrote: I have read over what you say about John Jardine several times.

Then I had Robert write Bradstreet's and look him up.
He is rated so high that if he hasn't a million right now, he soon will have.

You be careful, and do your level best.

Are your clothes good enough?
Shall I send more of my things?
You know I'll do anything to help you.