152. From a Housemaid Excusing Herself for not Taking a Situation.
H——, September 21, 19—.
Madam:—
I trust you will pardon me for declining your situation; I fear that the work would be too heavy for me. Had not sufficiently considered this before engaging to take the place of house maid in your family, but feel that I am not strong enough for all that would be required of me in that capacity.
Very respectfully,
Mary Sullivan.
153. Asking for Information Concerning a Maid.
Will Mrs. White kindly inform Mrs. Grant whether she considers Eliza Smith—who lived with her as housemaid—to be strictly honest, steady, obliging, and in all respects a good servant, also the reason of her leaving Mrs. White's service?
L——, January 19, 19—.