216. From a Father to a Gentleman who has paid Marked Attentions to His Daughter Requesting to Know His Intentions.
G——, April 17, 19—.
Dear Sir:—
I consider it my duty to ask you frankly what are your intentions towards my daughter. Your manner toward her has evidently awakened a deep interest in her affectionate heart. She has been too well brought up to think of bestowing her love where it was not properly and fully appreciated and returned, and I cannot allow her happiness to be trifled with; therefore hope that you will see the propriety of at once putting an end to a position embarrassing to her as it is painful to me.
Awaiting your answer, believe me,
Yours very truly,
Adolphus Redding.
217. Answer to the Above.
G——, April 19, 19—.
Dear Sir:—