Finding that my expenses in the city are very much greater than in the country, it has occurred to me that perhaps my friends there would be willing to make up a purse for my benefit.

I assure you that it would be gratefully received; and I apply to you because, from long experience, I know that you are accomplished in the art of begging.

Your graceful manner in accepting gifts from me has given me all the hints I shall need in that respect, so that the transaction will not be accompanied by any clumsy details.
My butcher's bill will be due in a few days, and dispatch is desirable.
"With the most cordial compliments to Mrs.Snow, whom I profoundly esteem, and to your accomplished daughters, who have so long been spared to the protection of the paternal roof, "I am your affectionate parishioner, "ROBERT BELCHER." Mr.Belcher had done what he considered a very neat and brilliant thing.
He sealed and directed the letter, rang his bell, and ordered it posted.
Then he sat back in his easy chair, and chuckled over it.

Then he rose and paraded himself before his mirror.
"When you get ahead of Robert Belcher, drop us a line.

Let it be brief and to the point.