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also used to a dairy. My wages are $4 per week, and I can give good reference from my last place, in which I lived for two years. I am thirty-three years of age.

      I remain, Madam,

      Yours very respectfully,

      MARY MOONEY.

      4.—Recommending a School Teacher.

      Ottawa, Ill., February 10th, 1894.

      Col. Geo. H. Haight,

      President Board of Trustees, etc.

      Dear Sir: I take pleasure in recommending to your favorable consideration the application of Miss Hannah Alexander for the position of teacher in the public school at Weymouth.

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      Miss Alexander is a graduate of the Davidson Seminary, and for the past year has taught a school in this place. My children have been among her pupils, and their progress has been entirely satisfactory to me.

      Miss Alexander is a strict disciplinarian, an excellent teacher, and is thoroughly competent to conduct the school for which she applies.

      Trusting that you may see fit to bestow upon her the appointment she seeks, I am.

      Yours very respectfully,

      ALICE MILLER.

      5.—A Business Introduction.

      J.W. Brown, Earlville, Ill.

      Chicago, Ill., May 1st, 1915

      My Dear Sir: This will introduce to you Mr. William Channing, of this city, who visits Earlville on a matter of business, which he will explain to you in person. You can rely upon his statements, as he is a gentleman of high character, and should you be able to render him any assistance, it would be greatly appreciated by

      Yours truly,

      HAIGHT LARABEE.

      6.—Introducing One Lady to Another.

      Dundee, Tenn., May 5th, 1894.

      Dear Mary:

      Allow me to introduce to you my ever dear friend, Miss Nellie Reynolds, the bearer of this letter. You have heard me speak of her so often that you will know at once who she is. As I am sure you will be mutually pleased with each other, I have asked her to inform you of her presence in your city. Any attention you may show her will be highly appreciated by

      Yours affectionately,

      LIZZIE EICHER.

      7.—To a Lady, Apologizing for a Broken Engagement.

      Albany, N.Y., May 10th, 1894.

      My Dear Miss Lee:

      Permit me to explain my failure to keep my appointment with you this evening. I was on my way to your house, with the assurance of a pleasant evening, when unfortunately I was very unexpectedly called from home on very important business.

      I regret my disappointment, but hope that the future may afford us many pleasant meetings.

      Sincerely your friend,

      IRVING GOODRICH.

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      8.—Form of an Excuse for a Pupil.

      Thursday Morning, April 4th

      Mr. Bunnel:

      You will please excuse William for non-attendance at school yesterday, as I was compelled to keep him at home to attend to a matter of business. MRS. A. SMITH.

      9.—Form of Letter Accompanying a Present.

      Louisville, July 6, 1895

      My Dearest Nelly:

      Many happy returns of the day. So fearful was I that it would escape your memory, that I thought I would send you this little trinket by way of reminder, I beg you to accept it and wear it for the sake of the giver. With love and best wishes.

      Believe me ever, your sincere friend,

      CAROLINE COLLINS.

      10.—Returning Thanks for the Present.

      Louisville, July 6, 1894.

      Dear Mrs. Collins:

      I am very much obliged to you for the handsome bracelet you have sent me. How kind and thoughtful it was of you to remember me on my birthday. I am sure I have every cause to bless the day, and did I forget it, I have many kind friends to remind me of it. Again thanking you for your present, which is far too beautiful for me, and also for your kind wishes.

      Believe me, your most grateful,

      BERTHA SMITH.

      11.—Congratulating a Friend Upon His Marriage.

      Menton, N.Y., May 24th, 1894.

      My Dear Everett:

      I have, to-day received the invitation to your wedding, and as I cannot be present at that happy event to offer my congratulations in person, I write.

      I am heartily glad you are going to be married, and congratulate you upon the wisdom of your choice. You have won a noble as well as a beautiful woman, and one whose love will make you a happy man to your life's end. May God grant that trouble may not come near you but should it be your lot, you will have a wife to whom you can look with confidence for comfort, and whose good sense and devotion to you will be your sure and unfailing support.

      That you may both be very happy, and that your happiness may increase with your years, is the prayer of

      Your Friend, FRANK HOWARD.

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LETTER WRITING.

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      Any extravagant flattery should be avoided, both as tending to disgust those to whom it is addressed, as well as to degrade the writers, and to create suspicion as to their sincerity. The sentiments should spring from the tenderness of the heart, and, when faithfully and delicately expressed, will never be read without exciting sympathy or emotion in all hearts not absolutely deadened by insensibility.

      DECLARATION OF AFFECTION.

      Dear Nellie: Will you allow me, in a few plain and simple words, respectfully to express the sincere esteem and affection I entertain for you, and to ask whether I may venture to hope that these sentiments are returned? I love you truly and earnestly and knowing you admire frankness and candor in all things, I cannot think that you will take offense at this letter. Perhaps it is self-flattery to suppose I have any place in your regard. Should this be so, the error will carry with it its own punishment, for my happy dream will be over. I will try to think otherwise, however, and shall await your answer with hope. Trusting soon to hear from you, I remain, dear Nellie.

      Sincerely Yours,

      J.L. Master

      To Miss Nellie Reynolds,

      Hartford, Conn.

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FORMS OF LOVE LETTERS.

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      12.—An Ardent Declaration.

      Naperville, Ill., June 10th, 1915

      My

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