Birth and breeding have not quite disappeared as essential qualifications in _that_ branch of the public service.

But I have decided nothing as yet.
"My mother and sisters, in the event of your returning to England, desire me to say that it will afford them the greatest pleasure to make your acquaintance.

Sympathizing with me, they do not forget what you too have suffered.

A warm welcome awaits you when you pay your first visit at our house.

Most truly yours, "HORACE HOLMCROFT." II.
From MISS GRACE ROSEBERRY to MR.