143. Answer to the Above.
C——, March 15, 19—.
Dear Reginald:—
I dislike extremely to refuse a request of yours, but were I to comply with the last one, just received, I should only encourage you in extravagance. Your poor father considered the sum at present allowed you amply sufficient for your wants, and I do not feel justified in acting contrary to his expressed wishes. However, I have no objection to making you a present of $100 to meet any pressing claim, but must again warn you that it is imperative you should restrict expenses within the limits of your allowance, and this can readily be done by giving a little more attention to details, and by being less thoughtless in your every-day expenditure.
I am, dear Reginald,
Your sincere friend,
Frederick Wilson.
CHAPTER IV
TO, FROM AND ABOUT GOVERNESSES, CHAPERONS, COMPANIONS, HOUSEKEEPERS, ETC.
144. From a Governess Applying for a Position.
B——, June 8, 19—.
Madam:—