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LETTER XII. To the Father of a Lady.

Montreal, January 12, 1914.

Respected Sir:

I venture to hope that you will call all your friendly feelings to my assistance, in considering a proposal I am about to lay before you in which my happiness is much concerned.

For a long time past your daughter Agnes has held a strong hold over my affections, and I have reason to believe that I am not indifferent to her. My position is such as to warrant my belief that I could support her in the style of comfort which she so well deserves, and which it has been your constant aim to provide for your children. As regards my character and disposition, I trust they are sufficiently well known to you to give you confidence in the prospect of your child's happiness.

I have not, however, ventured on any express declaration of my feelings without first consulting you on the subject, as I feel persuaded that the straightforward course is always the best, and that a parent's sanction will never be wanting when the circumstances of the case justify its being accorded.

Anxiously awaiting the result of your consideration on this important and interesting subject,

I remain, sir,
Your most faithful and obedient servant,

Hiram Scott.

To Peter Vaughan, Esq.

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