I shall see you this evening, but let me have one line if possible before then. In the meantime,

I remain,
Devotedly yours,
Albert S. Ormsby.


193. Answer to the Above (Favorable).

H——, November 14, 19—.

Dear Mr. Ormsby:—

You are certainly not fair to yourself and to me when you write that I could for a moment believe you capable of unworthy motives or that you would feign a love not sincerely felt. I have too high an opinion of you and of your principles to be otherwise than flattered by your preference. After this frank confession of regard for me, I will not hesitate to say that I feel well inclined towards you, so well indeed, that I may bid you hope; you must not be too impatient, but give me time to be certain that in marrying you I should be consulting my own happiness as well as yours. Nothing more can be said at present. Believe me,

Yours very sincerely,
Frances Stone Taylor.


194. Answer to No. 192 (Unfavorable).