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How to Write Love Letters : LETTER XXVI. A Gentleman to his Daughter on her...by Madame le Fontaine (Carleton B. Case, ed)
Return to "How to Write Love Letters" Index LETTER XXVI. A Gentleman to his Daughter on her...LETTER XXVI. A Gentleman to his Daughter on her Preference of a Suitor.Hudson Villa, December 3, 1913. What pleasure must it give me when I declare that my children's conduct has ever displayed that dutiful affection which has made their present happiness and future welfare my constant aim! To find that they have made a prudent choice in their partners for life, and to see them living in harmony and in comfortable circumstances with those partners, have been among my nearest and most cherished wishes. I suppose I shall occasion you some little emotion in mentioning the name of Mr. Wilson; but be assured, my dear child, that from my own observation of that gentleman's character, and from the esteem in which he is generally held, there is scarcely one amongst my acquaintance for whom I have greater respect, and whom I regard, from his worldly position, his integrity, his gentlemanly conduct, his prudent and well-known good temper, as being more likely to make a woman happy. I can therefore truly say that although I shall sorely feel the loss of your dear company, I cannot but approve of the choice you have made; and in regard to his visits in the character of a suitor, neither I nor your mother will offer any obstacle. As you and Mr. Wilson have preferred addressing me upon this subject by letter, I return my answer in the same form, and am, Your ever affectionate father, H. M. C. |
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