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LETTER XCV. Acceptance of Proposal by a Middle-Aged Lady,

Hollywell, March 12, 1914.
Dear Mr. Oldcastle:

Your letter has reached me safely, and I will not delay replying to it, hoping at the same time to be as candid as yourself. I should be unworthy of the kind feelings which you express did I not acknowledge that I am flattered and obliged. As you truly say, we are well known to each other, and I may confess to you that my regard is neither new nor slight. If I could cast my lot in with any gentleman happily I think you are the only one with whom I could do so with confidence. Still, such a step is a very serious one to consider, and 1 hope you have weighed all the consequences. For me, I am old enough to know that the society of a dear friend through life is always a great blessing, but are you equally sure upon the subject? I am past the time of romance, though not of real affection, but will not say how much of the latter I feel for yourself. I think that we should not be hasty in any case, and that it would be well not to decide anything at once. Reflect, therefore, my dear sir, upon these few lines, as I will upon what you have said, and until I hear again from you,

Believe me,

Yours sincerely,

Maria Hope.

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