As usual, the young people are in a hurry to know their fate, so it will be a charity to them to reply as soon as convenient.

Excuse the trouble I am giving you, and, with kind regards to Mrs B.and your sister,-- "Believe me, yours faithfully,-- "Fras.

Herapath." Number 5 .-- Mark Railsford to William Grover, Grandcourt.
"Lucerne, _September_ 9th, 18---.
"Dear Grover,--You have often in your lighter moods laughed at the humble individual who addresses you.

Laugh once again.

The fact is, I am engaged.