4/14 He rather fancied it was "on the spot." Trimble's was less romantic:-- "Dear Madam,--I accept with thanks. Sarah gets rather outside sometimes, but we do what we can for him. Till then,-- "I am yours affectionately,-- "A.J.R. Trimble." Warminster's was, no doubt, meant to be impressive:--"The President of the Philosophical Conversation Club presents his compliments to Mrs Jones, and desires to inform her of his intention to wait upon her at the hour named in her letter. He trusts that Mrs Jones is in good health, and that her ailing child will be spared to her a little longer. |