I have but inadequately expressed what was uppermost in my heart, but you will, I am sure, give me credit for all that was left unsaid.
With sincere regards,
Believe me,
Yours very truly,
Harold Cane.
202. Answer to the Above (Favorable).
H——, September 11, 19—.
Dear Mr. Cane:—
Your letter, so tender and straightforward, made me both happy and unhappy; happy in knowing that you love me, and unhappy at the opposition which I fear awaits us both at the hands of my uncle and guardian. It will be very difficult to make him believe in your disinterested affection, and even more so to gain his consent to our engagement; from the few words he said to me on the subject, I know he holds very strong opinions against my marrying any one who has not some means of his own. I need not tell you that his views are not mine in the least; I am only too glad to be rich for your sake, but we must both be brave, and trust in the future. You must not take umbrage at anything my uncle may say to you, and I will endeavor to make amends for any harshness on his part you may have to endure, by showing you how much I value your love.
With kindest wishes, but with rather a sinking heart,
Believe me,
Yours affectionately,
Mary Simpson.