"What on earth can Ferdinand mean?
Why, it's only five weeks yesterday since he was here.

He must be crazy." She resumed reading.
"I have often had it in mind to make you a little visit, but I have been so engrossed by business that I have been unable to get away.

I am a salesman for A.T.Stewart, whom you must have heard of, as he is the largest retail dealer in the city.

I have been three years in his employ, and have been promoted by degrees, till I now receive quite a good salary, until--and that is the news I have to write you--I have felt justifed in getting married.

My wedding is fixed for next week, Thursday.