Will you come and spend a fortnight or so at Temple Hall?
Of course it is rather quiet here, but we are going to do our best to make it more lively than usual.

The weather looks frosty, and that promises skating.

We have a few good horses, so that we can have some rides across the country.
There is also plenty of shooting, hunting, etc., etc.

Altogether, if you will come and help us; we can promise a fairly good bill of fare.

What do you say?
You must excuse me for writing in this unconventional strain, but I can't write otherwise to my old schoolfellow.
We shall all be really disappointed if you say 'no,' so write at once and tell us you will come, also when we may expect you.