Why have you not told us of the examination?
It was to have been on the 10th, and we are now at the 18th.
Have you got--whatever it was?
the prize, or the medal, or--the reward, in short, we were so anxiously hoping for?
It would be such cheery tidings for poor papa, who is very low and depressed of late, and I see him always reading with such attention any notice of the college he can find in the newspaper.

My dear, dear brother, how you would work hard if you only knew what a prize success in life might give you.

Little as I have seen of her, I could guess that she will never bestow a thought on an undistinguished man.

Come down for one day, and tell me if ever, in all your ambition, you had such a goal before you as this?
'The hoggets I sent in to Tullamore fair were not sold; but I believe Miss Betty's steward will take them; and, if so, I will send you ten pounds next week.

I never knew the market so dull, and the English dealers now are only eager about horses, and I'm sure I couldn't part with any if I had them.
With all my love, I am your ever affectionate sister, 'KATE KEARNEY.' 'I have just stepped into Nina's room and stolen the photo I send you.