So he turned again to his Cicero, and sent the fag about his business.
Presently, however, that youth returned with a letter for Charlie.

It ran thus: "Dear Young Scamp, "People always say bachelor uncles are fools, and I think they are right.

I've sent you a proof of my folly in a little box, which ought to reach you about the same time as this letter.

You've done nothing to deserve a present from me, and a box on the ears would be much better bestowed.

Never mind.