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The Forsyte Saga

CHAPTER II--OLD JOLYON GOES TO THE OPERA
19/31

I return it, but should you think fit to invest it for the benefit of the little chap (we call him Jolly), who bears our Christian and, by courtesy, our surname, I shall be very glad.
'I hope with all my heart that your health is as good as ever.
'Your loving son, 'Jo.' The letter was like the boy.

He had always been an amiable chap.

Old Jolyon had sent this reply: 'MY DEAR JO, 'The sum (L500) stands in my books for the benefit of your boy, under the name of Jolyon Forsyte, and will be duly-credited with interest at 5 per cent.

I hope that you are doing well.

My health remains good at present.
'With love, I am, 'Your affectionate Father, 'JOLYON FORSYTE.' And every year on the 1st of January he had added a hundred and the interest.


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